https://community.netapp.com/t5/ONTAP-Hardware/Sizing-for-FlexArray/m-p/134535#M8394 <P>Hi larse,</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I think the question really relates to what the front end workload looks like?</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Is the plan to put the FAS9000 in front of the VMAX and move the workloads 1:1 block from the VMAX to the NetApp system? I suggest the <A href="http://docs.netapp.com/ontap-9/index.jsp?topic=%2Fcom.netapp.doc.vs-irrg%2Fhome.html" target="_self">FlexArray guide</A> is the best place to start reading.&nbsp;</P> Mon, 18 Sep 2017 03:09:33 GMT AlexDawson 2017-09-18T03:09:33Z https://community.netapp.com/t5/ONTAP-Hardware/Sizing-for-FlexArray/m-p/134522#M8393 <P>Hi team,</P><P>does anybody has a good idea on how to size FAS900 in front of an 8-frame VMAX ? We want to ensure that the FAS9000 is not running out of power ...</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>We have quite limited insight into the performance characteristic of the VMAX environment so a good rule of thumb would be highly appreciated - my own idea is that a FAS900 HA system should be sufficient but I might be completely off ...</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Best regards,</P><P>Lars</P> Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:35:51 GMT https://community.netapp.com/t5/ONTAP-Hardware/Sizing-for-FlexArray/m-p/134522#M8393 larse 2025-06-04T14:35:51Z https://community.netapp.com/t5/ONTAP-Hardware/Sizing-for-FlexArray/m-p/134535#M8394 <P>Hi larse,</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I think the question really relates to what the front end workload looks like?</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Is the plan to put the FAS9000 in front of the VMAX and move the workloads 1:1 block from the VMAX to the NetApp system? I suggest the <A href="http://docs.netapp.com/ontap-9/index.jsp?topic=%2Fcom.netapp.doc.vs-irrg%2Fhome.html" target="_self">FlexArray guide</A> is the best place to start reading.&nbsp;</P> Mon, 18 Sep 2017 03:09:33 GMT https://community.netapp.com/t5/ONTAP-Hardware/Sizing-for-FlexArray/m-p/134535#M8394 AlexDawson 2017-09-18T03:09:33Z