# Latest Wave of Virtual SAN Ready Nodes

The latest wave of VMware Virtual SAN Ready Nodes have been [announced today by VMware](http://blogs.vmware.com/vsphere/2014/06/virtual-san-ready-nodes-ready-set-go.html?src=vmw_so_vex_dabso_1091). You can look over the available models from vendors such as Dell, Fujitsu, HP and SuperMicro by grabbing the latest [Virtual SAN Ready Nodes document](http://partnerweb.vmware.com/programs/vsan/Virtual%20SAN%20Ready%20Nodes.pdf?src=vmw_so_vex_dabso_1091).

## Ready (Nodes) for What?

Announced earlier this year, Virtual SAN Ready Nodes are pre-configured systems engineered to accept a Virtual SAN workload out of the box. This way you don't have to worry about checking HCLs and verifying HW performance when trying to build a compatible cluster node yourself. The definitions include tiers of performance for your Virtual SAN environment so that the engineered gear stands a better chance of meeting expectations. There's also some consideration for the workload type, such as a general vSphere workload versus a VDI workload.

## Time to Catch the Wave?

Based on the variety of definitions available and the fact that HP, a top server vendor worldwide, is now on the list suggests that if you haven't paid attention before, now's the time. If you've determined that Virtual SAN is a fit for your environment then you likely won't go wrong with a Ready Node. Some of the vendors have reference IDs or SKUs available in the document so you can talk to the right sales team about a specific system. Other vendors have reference IDs listed as "coming soon".

If you're not at the point where you can consider purchasing a Ready Node, you can use the definitions as reference when determining what other hardware you need to augment your existing systems, assuming your current vendor's in the list. There's even a "[roll your own](http://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/search.php?deviceCategory=vsan&src=vmw_so_vex_dabso_1091)" Virtual SAN option available within the VMware Compatibility Guide which will show you all the compatible components, even from vendors who haven't yet released a full Virtual SAN Ready Node specification.

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