As illustrated in the example below, it is extremely difficult for enterprises to realize the compelling TCO in a virtual desktop scenario built on traditional or tiered HDD storage.  While a virtualized desktop scenario offers a tremendous TCO post-deployment, it simply can not break free from the underlying need for fuel: in this case the need for a huge supply of WRITE IOs.

Compare total costs for 3yrs, 5,000 seat VDI deployment

As referenced by the 5,000 user VDI example, the costs for storage alone shatter a compelling TCO. Averaging around $320 per user and a weighty $6 per IO for the cost for the storage element alone is a “no-go” for most enterprises looking to deliver a virtual desktop infrastructure.  With its 88% savings vs. the cost of traditional storage @ $30 per user and pennies per IO, The XLR8r instantly injects the TCO required to launch a much broader use of VDI in your enterprise.

With the world desperately looking at ways to minimize wasteful IT spending, starting with the #1 culprit made sense: finally, a cost-effective, enterprise-class flash-based array.  Let storage be the solution, not your VDI challenge.

3-Year TCO Image:  Minimizing the management of and on-going costs of desktops are a primary goal of VDI.  This comparison clearly shows the financial value in deploying your virtual desktops via The XLR8r, as well as illustrating the comparison in cost per user and cost per IO of WhipTail’s flash-based storage array vs traditional hard disk drive storage.