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April 2025 Releases

Sizer Sprint Release Announcement (22 Apr 2025) 

Hello Sizer Users,
We’re thrilled to bring you the latest updates from our April 2025 sprint! This release focuses on enhancing your flexibility, optimizing storage efficiency, and expanding our support for modern infrastructure and AI workloads. Here’s a breakdown of the key improvements:

 Key Features & Enhancements:

1. Enhanced Disaster Recovery with Zero Compute MST:

  • Now, you can leverage the cost-effective Zero Compute deployment mode for remote snapshots via MST. This allows you to replicate snapshots directly from your on-premises clusters to object storage.
  • Nutanix Objects Support Extended: Configure remote snapshots via MST for Nutanix Objects in both Pilot Light and Zero Compute deployment modes. (Note: Nutanix Objects cluster sizing is currently manual).
  • Benefit: Achieve a more efficient and cost-effective disaster recovery strategy for your critical data.

2. More Accurate Power Planning for HPE DX Solutions:

  • We’ve updated the power requirements and PSU recommendations for HPE DX solutions to provide greater accuracy in your BOM.
  • Power calculations now assume fully populated memory and drive configurations for a given platform.
  • Important Note: Power requirements may vary if your configuration differs from fully populated memory and drives. Chassis, CPU, and GPU power requirements are based on actual HPE wattages. Other component estimations are detailed below:
    • Memory: 5W per DIMM
    • Drives: HDD (10W), SATA SSD (5W), SAS SSD (18W), NVMe (20W) per drive
    • NIC: 10W per card
  • Benefit: Plan your HPE DX deployments with more confidence and accuracy, ensuring you have the right power infrastructure.

3. Optimize Storage with Wide Stripping Support:

  • Sizer now supports wider striping options (6D, 2P & 8D, 2P) for Files and Objects use cases.
  • Sizer intelligently considers these new options to automatically determine the most storage-efficient strip size for your workloads.
  • Coming Soon: In a future release, Sizer will display the automatically selected strip size, providing even greater transparency.
  • Benefit: Maximize your storage utilization and efficiency for Files and Objects deployments.

4. Accelerate AI Initiatives with GPT-in-a-Box 2.0 Reference Scenario:

  • A new “GPT-in-a-Box 2.0” reference scenario is now available in the AI section.
  • This comprehensive scenario provides solution sizing for:
    • NKP Management Cluster
    • Control Plane & Worker Node Pool
    • NKP NAI – Managed Workload Cluster (GPU Node Pool, Control Plane & Worker Node Pool)
    • 10 TB of Files for GPT offering & Objects Worker Nodes
    • Scale-out Prism Central
  • Benefit: Streamline the sizing process for your GPT-in-a-Box 2.0 deployments, accelerating your AI initiatives.

5. Introducing Early Access to Licensing by Cluster:

  • We understand that multi-cluster environments have varying licensing needs.
  • We’re excited to offer early access to our new “Licensing by Cluster” feature!
  • Important: This is an opt-in feature and is not yet available to all users. Some minor updates are still in progress.
  • Call to Action: If you’re interested in exploring this new capability, simply comment “License by Cluster” below, and we’ll grant you access.
  • Benefit: Gain more granular control over licensing in your multi-cluster deployments.

 Improvements:

  • NUS Licensing Option: The licensing dropdown now includes the option to select the NUS license.
  • Data Lens Premium: The ‘Data Lens Premium’ add-on option is now available when the NUS license is chosen.
  • Flexible Prism Central Sizing: You can now specify the exact number of PC instances required when manually configuring the PC management cluster. @rob.buchanan
  • Simplified Manual Node & Component Editing: Easily adjust the quantity of nodes and components in manual mode using intuitive “+” and “-” buttons, similar to the automatic mode.
  • Nvidia H100 NVL GPU Support: The Nvidia H100 NVL GPU is now supported on the NX-3155-G9 model.
  • VMware Horizon Renamed: “VMware Horizon” has been updated to its new name, “Omnissa Horizon.”

 New Models Launched This Month:

  • NC2 on AWS: i7i.metal-24xl, i7i.metal-48xl, i7ie.metal-24xl, & i7ie.metal-48xl
  • Dell XC7625-24N

 Your Feedback Matters!
We are committed to making Sizer the best tool for your infrastructure planning needs. Your feedback is crucial to our continuous improvement. Please don’t hesitate to share your suggestions, questions, or any issues you encounter. You can reach out to the Sizer team via Sizer Help or alternatively, you can reach us via the Nutanix Community Page – Sizer Configuration Estimator

Thank you for your ongoing support and for being a valued member of the Sizer community!

Best regards,
The Sizer Team

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March 2025 Releases

Key Features & Enhancements

1. Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP) – Beta Launch

  • Sizing for NKP (Cluster-based Sizing)
  • Flexibility in design Management and Managed cluster
  • Control Plane nodes and Worker Nodes resource defaults as per NKP license tier
  • End-to-end flow from building an NKP cluster to generating a BOM/quote with an NKP license.

2. Validator support for vSAN-ready nodes

  • Validator enhanced to support vSAN-ready nodes across – Dell PowerEdge & HPE DL Servers
  • Upload the BOM and get a quick report of Qualified Components, Unqualified Components, and components that need further review – avoiding painful manual validation.
  • Recommendations are suggested in case the SKU in the BOM is ambiguous.

3. CVM Storage Overhead Updates

  • Sizer is updated with the latest CVM Storage Overheads aligned with AOS test results.
  • The updated CVM Storage Overhead numbers reduce the overhead by 40% to 50%, resulting in higher usable storage per node.
  • Note: The changes apply to new sizings. Existing sizings will have to be resized to reflect CVM Storage Overhead savings.

4. Cluster Fault Tolerance (CFT) – 1N & 1D Support

  • Cluster Fault Tolerance of 1N & 1D introduced under RF3
  • In this configuration, two copies of data are placed on the same node but on different drives, and the third copy of data is placed on a different node.
  • The CFT 1N & 1D feature is designed to provide better fault tolerance for customers who need protection from multiple drive failures, such as edge deployments, without the significant cost increase associated with FT2.
  • With the CFT of 1N & 1D, we have introduced a new way to simulate failure dials in Sizer, allowing users to view resource utilizations in case of 1N failure and 1N & 1D failure in one pane.

5.Files Updates

  • NFS over RDMA support in Sizer for latency-sensitive and high-throughput requirements.
    • iSER is a prerequisite to configure “NFS over RDMA.”
    • As part of this change, we have introduced two new FSVM profiles
      • X-Large
      • XX-Large

6.Objects Updates

  • Sizer now ensures the minimum number of drives are suggested across Hybrid & All-Flash to meet the throughput requirements.
  • Option to configure inline EC vs post-process EC when defining Objects workload
  • Sizer factors (50% additional writes) in the throughput requirements when configuring the RF3 solution

         

  • Solution Updates
  • Database Optimized Solution (CO + SO) expanded to Dell 16G models
    • XC760-24N
    • XC660-12N

      

  • Intersight Managed Mode (IMM) support for Cisco M7 Rack Servers 
  • Option to configure solution without software SKUs – when sizing for a hardware refresh or when customers want to leverage unused licenses – 
  • Proposal updated with FY25 Q2 results

NC2 Updates

  • We continue to enhance upgrade & expansion sale scenarios for more hardware vendors
  • NC2 on AWS
  • NC2 on Azure
  • Lenovo

      

  • Flexibility to configure EBS volume quantity on NC2 models

NX Updates

  • CO nodes Zero-Drive configuration extended to NX-1175S, NX-8150, NX-8155 & NX-8170 – 
  • Option to opt for NRDK & NR-Node for NX hardware under hardware support

Usability Improvements

  • Ability to specify CVM resources in terms of vCPU or pCores
  • Ability to hide AMD/Intel alternate recommendation by selecting specific processor type – 
  • Ability to sort workloads by any column (live a couple of months ago)
  • New Nutanix branding colors on the Sizer login page & browser tabs

New Models launched recently

  • HX665 & 645
  • NC2 on Azure: AN64 
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Dec 2024 Releases

Sizer Sprint Release Announcement (17th Dec 2024)

Hello everyone,

We are pleased to announce the completion of our last sprint release for Calendar Year 2024.  We’re excited to share the key highlights from December releases (3rd Dec & 17th Dec):

Key Features & Enhancements

1. Auto-generated Leads 

  • Sizer intelligently identifies and displays leads at the account level
  • The leads are across two categories – Tech Refresh and Expansion Leads
  • A card with the top 3 tech refresh & expansion leads is made visible on the create & edit scenario page on entering the account/opportunity details. See attached image – “Auto-generated Leads”
  • Tech Refresh leads automatically gather workload information from existing clusters, size the scenario & display the potential ACV that can be made.
  • Expansion leads display the potential ACV and are currently limited to the potential opportunities to sell U-Nodes for multi-node NX G8 blocks.
  • Resource utilization-based expansion leads across NX & OEMs are in the works. 

2. Support for NKP Full Stack (NKP FS) License

  • The license, Support & Services section is enhanced to allow the selection of NKP Full Stack Licenses
  • The Budgetary quote, Frontline quote, BOM & Proposal are updated with the NKP FS licenses
  • Refer to the attached image – “NKP FS License”

3. Ability to size by consumed Memory or Storage & specify the headroom

  • Workload import enhanced to support sizing based on consumed memory values 
  • When sizing by consumed memory or storage, users can now specify the headroom for growth & unexpected spikes
  • The default headroom is 20% and users can increase or decrease the percentage
    • Decreasing the percentage will warn the users as it can result in undersizing
  • See attached image – “Headroom when sizing by consumed values”

Bug Fixes and Improvements

  • Support for RF3 with CFT of 1N/2D is extended to Files workload in addition to Objects workload
  • Sizer Proposal Slides are updated with FY25 Q1 Financial Results & NKP Offerings 
  • Bulk-edit functionality is extended to MST-protected workloads 
  • Per-VM licensing excludes PC VMs from User VM license entitlement (E.g. ROBO License)
  • Consistency across Storage Capacity Calculator, Extent Store Capacity & Sizer BOM.
  • Sizer flags VMs skipped on importing workloads and provides a link to the file with additional details. 
  • PC not added by Sizer for Objects workload when the user specifies “Customer already has a PC”

Recently launched New Models

  • NX-1150S-G9 – A brand new NX platform for the mid-segment of ROBO/Edge Market 

Bonus highlight of today’s release: We are committed to improving Sizer. To better understand your experience, we have launched an in-app NPS survey. Your feedback is invaluable as we continue to enhance our product. Look for the survey prompt within the app. See the attached image – “Sizer in-app NPS Survey”

If you have any queries feel free to reach out to Sizer Support via Sizer Help or alternatively, you can reach the Sizer team via the Nutanix Community Page – Sizer Configuration Estimator

Wishing everyone a wonderful week, Merry Christmas, and a joyous holiday season! 

:santa_south_park: :x-mas-tree_blue: :happy-holidays:

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Nov 2024 Releases

Sizer Sprint Release Announcement (20th Nov 2024)

We’re glad to announce the completion of another Sizer sprint! We’re excited to share a couple of major highlights from November releases (5th Nov & 20th Nov):

Key Features & Enhancements

1. Support for Multi-site Data Protection 

  • With the release of PC 2024.2, customers can protect entities using both asynchronous and synchronous replication schedules simultaneously. 
  • Sizer now supports the above and allows two recovery clusters for high availability. 
  • Workloads configured with synchronous replication can now be protected at a 3rd site using asynchronous replication. 
  • Disaster Recovery stats under “Sizing Details” are updated accounting for the configured data protection policies
  • License tiers and add-ons are automatically updated based on the data protection configured. 
  • See the attached image to configure “Multi-site Data Protection” in Sizer.

2. Support for VDI – Containerized profiles (FSLogix)

  • Files workload type enhanced to support VDI use case with “Container-based” storage 
  • The default storage type is set to “Container-based” to avoid undersizing
  • I/O pattern in the case of container-based storage is set to “Random” as the I/O requirements of FSLogix are much higher than standard Citrix MCS
  • I/O requirements are calculated by factoring in the number of users, write operations per user & read operations per user. 
  • The same is enhanced under VDI workload – Container-based storage support for VDI home directories.  

Bug Fixes and Improvements

  • Sizer updated with SAP HANA best practices
  • The default hypervisor for all new sizings is set to AHV
  • Partners can now seek to extend the license term by 2 months when generating a Frontline quote 
  • Corrections to NX block dimensions in the Sizer proposal slides

Feedback

We are committed to enhancing Sizer. Your feedback is invaluable in this process. Please feel free to share any suggestions or concerns.

If you have any queries feel free to reach out to Sizer Support via Sizer Help or alternatively, you can reach the Sizer team via the Nutanix Community Page – Sizer Configuration Estimator

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Oct 2024 Releases

Hello everyone,

We’re glad to announce the completion of another Sizer sprint! We’re excited to share with you the highlights from the October releases (8th Oct & 22nd Oct)

Key Features & Enhancements

1. NC2 on Azure Overall Solution Cost

  • Sizer budgetary quote is updated to reflect the overall NC2 on Azure solution cost.
  • Starting today, the cost of the NC2 on Azure solution is not limited to the Nutanix software but also includes the Azure hardware cost.
  • Sizer pulls live pricing info for Azure bare metals when a budgetary quote is requested.
  • The prices are based on the opportunity theater. Details are provided in the budgetary quote’s disclaimer footnotes.
  • 2. EMR CPU support with Intel Speed Select Performance Profile (SST-PP)
  • We have extended EMR CPUs beyond Cisco & Fujitsu to HPE, Lenovo & NX platforms. EMR CPU support for Dell is in the works.
  • NX platforms support EMR CPUs with Intel Speed Select Performance Profile (SST-PP)
  • Intel SST-PP facilitates multiple CPU configurations with a single CPU SKU via profile selection.  
  • Based on the workload and application types, the CPU can be reconfigured into one of the available Intel SST-PP profiles, which may contain different numbers of cores or TDP levels.
  • Intel SST-PP is limited to NX G9 platforms with select EMR CPUs. The NX team is working on field enablement content. Stayed tuned for the same.

3. Ability to share scenarios containing Insights data with Partners

  • Scenarios containing workloads created using Insights or Expansion Explorer data can be shared with partners.
  • This enables Nutanix to pass on leads generated by Expansion Explorer to be shared with partners to drive them autonomously.
  • Data gathered via Insights is considered confidential. To share the scenario with a partner, a customer consent email is mandatory.
  • We have provided a sample customer consent email template for seeking customer consent.

4. Sizer updated with AOS 6.10 CVM resource requirements

  • With GA of AOS 6.10, Sizer is updated with AOS 6.10 CVM resource requirements
  • AOS 6.10 Nutanix Configuration Maximums call out the Physical cores per CPU requirements, and Sizer is updated accordingly.
  • Starting today, Sizer scenarios will mandate new AOS 6.10 CVM resource requirements.

5. Services beyond Infrastructure Modernization

  • We have extended the Service offerings in Sizer beyond Infrastructure Modernization.
  • Support for Cloud & IT Automation Services –  Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) and Automation services.
  • Sizer supports services across Design, Deployment & Automation.

6. Generate CCW File for Cisco OEM Sizer Solution

  • To simply Cisco OEM hardware quote with Nutanix software, Sizer is enhanced to Generate a CCW File that can be imported into CCW.
  • The “Generate CCW File” option can be found under “BOM” related actions.
  • The “Generate CCW File” capability is limited to homogenous and single cluster solutions.

7. New SAP HANA Models in Sizer

  • The below models are now supported for the SAP HANA use case
    • DX560-16-G11-AC-NVMe & DX560-16-G11-LC-NVMe
    • DX380-24-G11 & DX380-24-G11-NVMe 
  • SAP HANA models shall be automatically enabled in the future.

Bug Fixes and Improvements

  • Sizer Proposal PowerPoint updated with Q4 Financials.
  • Support for Storage-only node sizing extended to all hardware vendors 
  • Increased the limits of the Server Virtualization profile – new max values are 128 vCPUs and 6TB of RAM
  • Guardrails added for HPE DX380-24-G11-NVMe platforms
    • 100G NIC and processor wattage limitations (only <=270W CPUs allowed)
    • NVMe drives are limited to 16 drives when 2x 100G NICs are configured
  • Guardrails added for Fujitsu platforms configured with 96GB DIMMs – only select SPR & EMR CPUs can be configured with 96GB DIMMs
  • Dell XC solution is limited to 16G by default, so users must explicitly select the older generations under cluster settings if they prefer 15G or 14G models.

Recently launched New Models

  • HPE DX385-24-G11-NVMe
  • HPE DX380-24-G11-NVMe & EMR CPUs
  • Lenovo HX650-V3-24NVMe
  • Equinix a3-large-plus-NVMe

Feedback
We’re continuously striving to improve Sizer and provide the best possible experience. Your feedback is precious to us as we continue to iterate and enhance Sizer. If you have any suggestions or questions or encounter any issues, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

If you have any queries feel free to reach out to Sizer Support via Sizer Help or alternatively, you can reach the Sizer team via the Nutanix Community Page – Sizer Configuration Estimator

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Sep 2024 Releases

Sizer Sprint Release Announcement (10 Sep 2024) 

Hello everyone,

We went live with our latest Sizer release today. Here are the highlights:

Key Features & Enhancements

1. Prism Central Updates

  • Over the last couple of months, we have continuously enhanced PC capabilities in Sizer
  • PnP 1.0 aka legacy portfolio is no longer supported and PnP 2.0 mandates PC to perform licensing operations.
  • Starting today, Sizer shall automatically add Prism Central workload to every Sizer scenario containing PnP 2.0 products
  • Users do have an option to delete the automatically added PC

2. NC2 Expert Libraries

  • NC2 Expert Libraries are introduced in Sizer to standardize NC2 Sizings across Nutanix SEs and partners.
  • We have a couple of expert templates for both NC2 on AWS & Azure
  • The templates should help the field produce competitive TCO numbers when competing against native cloud vendors
  • NC2 Expert templates can be found under Templates > Cluster Templates > Expert Templates


3. Expanded Upgrade Sales Scenario to Cisco OEM

  • Upgrade sales scenario is enabled for Cisco OEM
  • Users can simulate existing Cisco OEM hardware for expansion & upgrades
  • Supported vendors for upgrade are – NX, HPE DX, Fujitsu, Dell XC & Cisco OEM

Bug Fixes and Improvements

  • Security add-on options are now available for Files Dedicated backup targets.
  • FSVMs limit for File Services within a cluster is enhanced to 32.
  • Sizer detects storage from Files & Objects Storage containers when importing Collector data and highlights the same.
    • As of today, the storage associated with these storage containers should be manually sized
    • In the future, Sizer shall automatically account for Files & Objects Storage.
  • Updated the minimum number of HCI nodes needed in HCI+CO cluster from 4 to 3

Recent Hardware Updates

  • New Models
    • Lenovo HX360 V2 Edge
    • DX560-16-G11-AC-NVMe
    • DX560-16-G11-LC-NVMe
  • EMR CPUs are now available across – Cisco & Fujitsu EMEA models

Feedback
As we continually work to refine Sizer, your input is invaluable. Please feel free to share your thoughts, questions, or concerns so we can continue to improve Sizer.

If you have any queries feel free to reach out to Sizer Support via Sizer Help or alternatively, you can reach the Sizer team via the Nutanix Community Page – Sizer Configuration Estimator

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Nutanix Collector vs Dell RVTools: A Comparative Analysis

In today’s complex IT environments, tools that provide insights into infrastructure performance and utilization are crucial. Nutanix Collector and Dell RVTools are two solutions, each with its unique features and benefits. This blog post will compare these tools based on various factors to help you choose the right one for your needs.

Performance Data Collection

Nutanix Collector

Nutanix Collector offers performance data collection for up to one week. This capability allows administrators to monitor and analyze system performance over a meaningful period, helping to identify trends and potential issues before they become critical. This is also very useful when right-sizing your existing environment.

Dell RVTools

RVTools, on the other hand, does not support performance data collection. This limitation might be a drawback for those who require detailed performance metrics to manage and size their infrastructure effectively.

Multi-Hypervisor Support

Nutanix Collector

Nutanix Collector supports multiple hypervisors, including ESXi, AHV, and Hyper-V. This versatility makes it an excellent choice for heterogeneous environments with different hypervisors.

Dell RVTools

RVTools is limited to ESXi only. While this might be sufficient for VMware-centric environments, it lacks the flexibility needed for mixed-hypervisor setups.

Extended Storage Support for ESXi

Nutanix Collector

Nutanix Collector and RVTools support extended storage options for ESXi environments, including RDM (planned in v5.2), vVOL, and vSAN. This feature is essential for environments leveraging advanced storage technologies.

Dell RVTools

RVTools also supports these extended storage options, providing parity with Nutanix Collector in this aspect.

Support for Capacity Workloads

Nutanix Collector

Nutanix Collector stands out by supporting capacity workloads such as NetApp ONTAP and MSSQL. This feature is particularly beneficial for enterprises that rely on these technologies for their data storage and database needs.

Dell RVTools

RVTools does not offer support for these capacity workloads, which may limit its usefulness in environments where these technologies are prevalent.

Native Cloud Support

Nutanix Collector

One of Nutanix Collector’s significant advantages is its native cloud support, including AWS (180 days of performance data) and Azure (90 days of performance data). This capability is critical for businesses leveraging cloud services and looking to move towards hybrid multi-cloud strategies.

Dell RVTools

RVTools does not provide native cloud support, which could be a considerable drawback for organizations with hybrid or multi-cloud strategies.

Data Visualization

Nutanix Collector

Nutanix Collector includes a portal or cloud version for rich data visualization, offering a comprehensive view of the infrastructure’s health and performance. This feature is crucial for making data-driven decisions and identifying issues quickly.

Dell RVTools

RVTools lacks built-in data visualization capabilities in its free version. While a paid version may offer this feature, it represents an additional cost.

Utilization Metrics and VM Provisioning Status

Nutanix Collector

Nutanix Collector provides utilization metrics at the cluster, host, and VM levels, along with VM provisioning status. This granular level of detail helps administrators optimize resource allocation, manage workloads efficiently, and right-size the environment.

Dell RVTools

RVTools does not offer these detailed utilization metrics or VM provisioning status, potentially limiting its effectiveness in comprehensive resource management and right-sizing the environment.

Networking Topology Support

Nutanix Collector

Nutanix Collector supports standard virtual networking topology, which is essential for understanding and managing network configurations in virtualized environments. Support for distributed virtual networking topology is planned in an upcoming release, version 5.2

Dell RVTools

RVTools supports both standard and distributed virtual networking topology, giving it an edge in environments where distributed networking is utilized.

Masking Sensitive Information

Nutanix Collector

Nutanix Collector includes features for masking sensitive information and enhancing security and compliance, particularly in environments dealing with sensitive or regulated data.

Dell RVTools

RVTools does not offer features for masking sensitive information, which could be a concern for organizations prioritizing data privacy.

Operating System Support

Nutanix Collector

Nutanix Collector supports multiple operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and Mac. This cross-platform compatibility makes it a versatile tool for diverse IT environments.

Dell RVTools

RVTools is limited to Windows only, restricting its use in environments with a mix of operating systems.

Conclusion

Both Nutanix Collector and Dell RVTools offer valuable features for managing and monitoring virtualized environments. However, Nutanix Collector provides a more comprehensive set of capabilities, including multi-hypervisor support, native cloud integration, advanced workload support, and cross-platform compatibility. While Dell RVTools has strengths in networking topology and is suitable for VMware-centric environments, its limitations in performance data collection, workload support, and data security features make Nutanix Collector a more robust and versatile choice for most enterprises.

Choosing the right tool ultimately depends on your specific needs and environment.

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May 2024 Releases

Sizer Sprint Release Announcement (8 May 2024)

We’re excited to share with you the highlights of what’s included in this release.

Key Features & Enhancements

Updates to PC Sizing

  • PC workload is now enhanced to support all the PC add-on services
  • Rectified the oversizing issue with scale-out PC sizing
  • See attached image – PC Sizing Updates

Collector Azure Imports

  • With the launch of Collector 5.1, Sizer now supports importing Collector outputs from native Azure cloud environments.
  • Sizing options are similar to the ones associated with AWS. 

Updates to VDI & RDSH Workloads

  • Updated VDI workload with latest Office versions – Office 2021 & Office 365
  • Updated VDA/RDSH workload with Windows 2022 numbers

Upgrade sales enabled for Dell XC

  • Upgrade sales scenario is now enabled for Dell XC
  • Supported vendors for upgrades are – NX, HPE DX, Fujitsu & Dell XC

NCM Edge and NCM EUC Licenses

  • Sizer NCM licenses are expanded beyond core-based licensing
  • New options – NCM Edge (per VM) and NCM EUC (per User)
  • The new licensing options can be found under “Solution Options”
  • See attached image – NCM updates

Bug Fixes and Improvements

  • The below NX G9 models are now supported in 1-node & 2-node configurations
  • NX-3035, NX-3060, NX-3155, NX-8150, NX-8155, NX-8155A, NX-8170
  • Legacy portfolio sales approaching EOS, a message is displayed warning the users when the scenario contains legacy portfolio products.
  • Sizer BOM updated with Nutanix software license.
  • Workloads are sized by configuration when performance data is missing, the same is highlighted in the import summary output.

Sizer Sprint Release Announcement (21 May 2024) 

Key Features & Enhancements

Files Video Management System (VMS)

  • Introducing a new workload/use case for Files – Video Management System (VMS)
  • Designed based on the VMS solution from Milestone – a global leader in video solutions.
  • Supported across Mixed Mode and Dedicated Mode Files cluster.
  • Solution provisions for the archival storage and the Recording Server compute resource requirements

Nutanix Launchpad Promo

  • Available under the ‘License, Support & Services’ section
  • Both NCI Promo & NCM Promo options with guardrails
  • Integration with Frontline to get the promo quotes. 

Option to turn off CPU Applied Weight Factor

  • Switching off the Applied Weight Factor will not factor SPECInt-based adjustment
  • Effective cores will be the same as Physical cores
  • Useful when sizing as per RFP core requirements

Bug Fixes and Improvements

  • Sizer BOM report with new branding
  • Performance improvements reducing overall sizing time and better user experience. 

New Models launched in the last 2 weeks

Feedback

We’re continuously striving to improve Sizer and provide the best possible experience for our users. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us as we continue to iterate and improve Sizer. If you have any suggestions, or questions, or encounter any issues, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

Thank you for your continued support and for being a part of our journey!

Thanks,

Sizer Team

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April 2024 Releases

Sizer Sprint Release Announcement (23 April 2024)

Hello everyone,

We’re thrilled to announce the successful completion of another Sizer sprint! We’re excited to share with you the highlights of what’s included in this release:

Key Features & Enhancements

1. NC2 on AWS Overall Solution Cost

  • Sizer budgetary quote is updated to reflect the overall NC2 on AWS solution cost
  • Starting today, NC2 on AWS solution cost is not limited to Nutanix software cost but also shows the AWS hardware cost
  • Sizer pulls live pricing info from AWS for bare metal and EBS volumes
  • The prices are based on the opportunity theater, more details in the disclaimer in the footnotes of the budgetary quote

2. Online repository to capture your workload source details  

  • You can now attach your workload source files within the Sizer scenario
  • This will help you in easier referencing and traceability if you need to revisit them in the future. 
  • There are no restrictions on the file type – it can be Word doc, PDF, Excel, etc.
  • You can also attach Collector or RVTools output if you use them but do not prefer importing them
  • You can find this cool feature in the Workload tab – “Workload Source & Import History”

3. New default CPU for all workloads

  • Starting today, the default CPU for all workloads is updated to Intel Gold 5220 (Cascade Lake)
  • The new default CPU is more aligned with the CPUs that are seen for brownfield sizings
  • We highly encourage you to specify the exact CPU while adding workloads instead of defaulting
  • You can always switch to the previous default CPU by using the “Sizer Baseline” option

Bug Fixes and Improvements

  • The first phase of performance improvements are rolled out – this should help in certain areas and more to come in the future sprint release. 
  • Guardrail to avoid mixing 3 tiers of storage in the same cluster, for more info refer to Product Mixing Restrictions
  • Enhanced warning messages during import – For utilization based Sizings and AWS imports 
  • Enhanced guardrails to ensure the right networking options are enforced when configuring Cisco models and opting for Intersight Standalone Mode (ISM)

New Models launched in the last 2 weeks

  • Dell XC760xa-6N 
  • Dell XC660xs-4
  • Dell XC660xs-4s
  • HPE DX385-8-G11-GPU – GPU Dense platform

The following HPE DX models are now updated with AMD Bergamo

  • DX365 Gen11 10 NVMe
  • DX385 Gen11 12 LFF

Sizer Sprint Release Announcement (10 April 2024)

We’re thrilled to announce the successful completion of another Sizer sprint! We’re excited to share with you the highlights of what’s included in this release:

Services – IM :

  • Services-Infrastructure Modernization portfolio is available to add as part of the solution.
  • License & Support section is now License, Support & Services with a separate Services Tab
  • The PS SKUs are included as part of the BOM PDF and FL quote and more importantly for the Budgetary estimate of the solution w/Services.  
  • Available for Nutanix SEs and Partners     

Collaboration/Partners:

  • Sharing with Write Access is now enabled for Partners.
  • Partner SEs can share their solution with users within their Org(same domain) or with Nutanix SEs.  
  • Facilitates jointly developing a solution working on the same scenario by multiple users.

Others/Licenses:

  • NCI Ult license enforcement for NC2 on AWS with EBS
  • Prism Central support for Dedicated clusters.
  • Upgrade sales enabled for Fujitsu

Feedback

We’re continuously striving to improve Sizer and provide the best possible experience for our users. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us as we continue to iterate and improveSizer. If you have any suggestions, or questions, or encounter any issues, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

Thank you for your continued support and for being a part of our journey!

Thanks,

Sizer Team

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Feb 2024 release

New workload : Prism Central

  • Prism Central as a new sizing option in the workload dropdown.
  • Size for Single VM / Scale-out deployment options
  • Considers resource requirements for add-ons : Self Service/Flow/Prism Operations
  • Please note that this is an added option where users can manually add PC to the cluster. In addition, selecting Prism Central from solutions option continue to exist.

Split large workloads into multiple clusters:

  • Earlier, extremely large workloads gave a no optimal solution message when the workloads do not fit in a single cluster.
  • With split workload functionality, Sizer automatically creates multiple clusters and splits workloads across the clusters optimally.
  • Currently supported for Cluster(raw) sizing only
  • This should be especially helpful in two scenarios: large imports from Collector and sizing on NC2 on AWS/Azure with smaller max node limit.

Insights imports: Auto create existing cluster

  • When importing from Insights, there is an option to auto-recreate existing cluster.
  • This will create the cluster with the existing HW configuration (today it defaults to latest gen models and users must manually configure existing HW)
  • Only additional nodes need to be manually configured if considering for expansion.  

Proposals:

  • Latest HW spec on NX G9 and HPE DX G11

Usability enhancements:

  • View workload:
    • Currently it captures only essential workload inputs.
    • Now there is a ‘View All details’ that opens the workload page in view mode to view all inputs.
    • No need to clone just to see workload inputs.

Platforms: Dell 16G (Intel SPR) platforms

A short demo on splitting workloads into multiple clusters: