Nutanix

Documentation of hyper-converged systems integrating servers, storage, and virtualization in a single platform. Includes details on clusters, nodes, and management via Nutanix.

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Nutanix in the “Hardware” Segment

The “Nutanix Hosts” section within the “Hardware” segment of Docusnap365 documents the physical and logical components of servers operating as part of a Nutanix cluster. This documentation aids in the efficient management of hyper-converged infrastructures (HCI).

Documented Information for Nutanix Hosts

  • General Device Information

    • Hostname: Unique identifier of the host within the cluster.
    • Cluster: The Nutanix cluster to which the host belongs.
    • Host UUID: Unique identification number of the host.
    • Primary IPv4 Address: Host’s network address.
    • Serial Number: Hardware-specific identifiers for inventory and support.
    • Last Inventoried: Date and time of the last inventory update.

  • CPU Details

    • CPU Model: Details of the installed CPU (e.g., Intel Xeon E5-2650 v4 @ 2.20GHz).
    • Number of CPU Cores: Total physical cores.
    • Number of CPU Threads: Total logical threads.
    • CPU Sockets: Number of installed CPU sockets.
    • CPU Frequency: Maximum clock speed of the CPU.
    • Total CPU Capacity: Overall CPU performance in GHz.

  • Memory

    • Total Capacity: Available physical memory (e.g., 62 GB).
    • Number of GPUs: Documentation of installed GPUs.

  • Block Details

    • Block Serial Number: Unique identifier of the block.
    • Block Model: Model of the block (e.g., Community Edition).
    • Block Location: Physical location of the block (if recorded).

  • BIOS and BMC Details

    • BIOS Version: Current BIOS version.
    • BIOS Model: Model of the BIOS in use.
    • BMC Version: Firmware version of the Baseboard Management Controller.
    • BMC Model: Model of the installed BMC.

  • Network and Interface Details

    • Host NIC IDs: Unique identifiers of the network interfaces.
    • Number of Physical NICs: Overview of the host’s network cards.

Dependency Center: Nutanix Host Relationships

The Dependency Center displays connections between Nutanix hosts and other systems or cluster components. Typical dependencies include:

  • Management Service
    The Nutanix host is part of a cluster and linked to associated resources.

Use Cases for Documentation

  • Asset Management
    Detailed overview of hardware components within the Nutanix infrastructure for efficient management.
  • Capacity and Lifecycle Planning
    Supports planning for hardware upgrades or replacement of outdated components.