Testing software defined storage on multiple architectures in a OpenStack environment

While x86 servers certianly dominate the landscape in datacenters, they are not the only option for running an OpenStack environment.  We'll discuss some options for installation, and then examine the concrete example of how a dual architecture enivornment works in the IBM Storage Scale lab. We'll also talk about some of the lessons learned and pitfalls when using OpenStack to test a software defined storage offering.