Infrastructure & Data Center
Nutanix Infrastructure & Data Center Solutions
Nutanix Infrastructure & Data Center Solutions
Nutanix delivers hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) that simplifies IT operations, enhances performance, and enables seamless scalability for businesses of all sizes. Whether you’re running a small office or a large enterprise data center, Nutanix offers a flexible platform that combines compute, storage, virtualization, and networking into a single, easy-to-manage solution.
Nutanix NX Series Appliances (HCI Hardware)
Nutanix offers its own branded hardware appliances under the NX Series — fully integrated with
Nutanix software.
| NX Series Model | Use Case | Ideal User Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| NX-1175S-G6 | Edge locations, ROBO, SMB | Up to 100 users |
| NX-3170-G7 | Mid-market applications | 100–500 users |
| NX-8155-G7 | Data-heavy workloads, large VDI | 500–2000+ users |
Key Features:
● All-flash or hybrid storage options
● Scalable node-based expansion
● VMware, Hyper-V, AHV (native hypervisor) support
Nutanix on OEM Hardware (Lenovo, Dell EMC, HPE, Fujitsu, Cisco
UCS)
| OEM Partner | Model Example | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Lenovo ThinkAgile HX | HX1320, HX3520, HX7820 | Edge to enterprise data centers |
| Dell EMC XC Series | XC640, XC740xd | Private cloud, VDI, databases |
| HPE DX Series | DX360, DX380 | Hybrid cloud, HCI modernization |
✔ Ideal for customers with existing vendor contracts or infrastructure preferences.
✔ Same Nutanix software experience across platforms.
Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC2)
Run Nutanix infrastructure natively on public cloud (AWS, Azure) to enable hybrid and
multicloud environments.
|
Deployment Type | Use Case | Ideal User Base |
|---|---|---|
| NC2 on AWS | Lift-and-shift workloads, DR, burst | 100–5000+ users |
| NC2 on Azure | Hybrid cloud, app modernization |
500–10,000+ users |
Benefits:
● Unified management of on-prem and cloud
● Pay-as-you-go model
● Rapid disaster recovery and cloud bursting
Nutanix Files, Volumes & Objects (Software-defined Storage)
Nutanix offers SDS solutions for file shares, block storage, and object storage — all fully
integrated with Nutanix AOS.
| Storage Type | Use Case | Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Nutanix Files | File shares, user profiles, group data | Up to 20,000 users |
| Nutanix Volumes | iSCSI-based block storage for VMs/apps | App-specific scale |
| Nutanix Objects |
S3-compatible storage for backups, data lakes |
Petabyte-scale workloads |
Nutanix Era (Database-as-a-Service)
Simplify database operations across hybrid environments with one-click provisioning and
lifecycle management.
| Supported Databases | Use Case |
User/Instance Base |
|---|---|---|
|
Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL |
DevOps, test, production DBs | 50–5000+ DB users |
Nutanix Flow & Flow Network Security
Advanced microsegmentation and application-level security for Nutanix-powered data centers.
| Security Feature | Use Case | User/System Size |
|---|---|---|
| Flow (microsegmentation) | Prevent lateral attacks in VMs | All VM environments |
| Flow Network Security | NGFW for apps and services | 100–10,000+ users |
Nutanix Deployment Sizing Guide
| Company Size | Recommended Solutions |
|---|---|
|
Small Business (+250 users) | NX-1175, AOS, AHV, Nutanix Files, Prism Starter |
|
Mid-size Business (250–1000 users) | NX-3170, Lenovo HX, Dell XC, AOS + Prism Pro + Flow |
|
Enterprise (1000–10,000+ users) |
NX-8155, Nutanix on HPE/Dell, NC2 on AWS/Azure, Nutanix Files & Objects, Flow Security, Prism Central |
Nutanix Software Platform (AOS – Acropolis Operating System)
Nutanix AOS powers all hardware platforms and integrates compute, storage, and virtualization into a single operating system.
Core Services:
● Distributed Storage Fabric (DSF)
● AHV Hypervisor
● Data Protection and Disaster Recovery
● Security and Compliance
Scalable Across:
● SMB (50–250 users)
● Mid-size enterprises (250–1000 users)
● Large enterprises (1000–10,000+ users)
Nutanix Prism (Management & Monitoring)
A single pane-of-glass console to monitor, manage, and automate the entire Nutanix infrastructure stack.
Offers:
● Smart capacity planning
● Real-time performance monitoring
● AI-driven anomaly detection
● Multi-cluster management
Why Nutanix for Infrastructure & Data Centers?
● One Platform for compute, storage, virtualization, and networking
● Flexible Deployment: on-prem, hybrid, or multi-cloud
● Vendor-Agnostic: Use Nutanix software on your hardware of choice
● Simplified Management with AI-driven operations
● Scalable from small remote offices to enterprise data centers
