https://community.netapp.com/t5/FlexPod-Discussions/what-is-flexpod/m-p/102097#M170 <P>What is the definition of flexpod? Is it specific netapp storage to be certified a a flexpod config?</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I am running Cisco UCS B200 M3 Blades connected to Cisco Nexus 7k switches and the storage is Netapp 8020 head. Its connected to brocade FC switch VA-40FC</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Is this considered a flexpod?</P> Thu, 05 Jun 2025 04:48:36 GMT TDUBB1234 2025-06-05T04:48:36Z https://community.netapp.com/t5/FlexPod-Discussions/what-is-flexpod/m-p/102097#M170 <P>What is the definition of flexpod? Is it specific netapp storage to be certified a a flexpod config?</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I am running Cisco UCS B200 M3 Blades connected to Cisco Nexus 7k switches and the storage is Netapp 8020 head. Its connected to brocade FC switch VA-40FC</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Is this considered a flexpod?</P> Thu, 05 Jun 2025 04:48:36 GMT https://community.netapp.com/t5/FlexPod-Discussions/what-is-flexpod/m-p/102097#M170 TDUBB1234 2025-06-05T04:48:36Z https://community.netapp.com/t5/FlexPod-Discussions/what-is-flexpod/m-p/102104#M171 <P>The Flexpod is not just a assembly of hardware, its also a CVD /Cisco Verified Design). If any component or setup deviates, then it is not a Flexpod assembly.</P><P>You can find the current CVD here: <A target="_blank" href="http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/solutions/Enterprise/Data_Center/Virtualization/flexpod_vmware.html">http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/solutions/Enterprise/Data_Center/Virtualization/flexpod_vmware.html</A></P><P>&nbsp;</P> Sun, 22 Mar 2015 20:14:55 GMT https://community.netapp.com/t5/FlexPod-Discussions/what-is-flexpod/m-p/102104#M171 Hawkie 2015-03-22T20:14:55Z