Brocade released the first ethernet fabric technology, brocade vcs, in december 2010. The brocade icl feature allows each brocade dcx 8510 backbone to view every other brocade dcx 8510 backbone in the fabric as a single hop. Contact a brocade sales office for information on feature and product availability. In the event of a topology change due to a port or facility failure, layer 1 and layer 2 protocolssuch as protected link, metro. The backbone uses a multistage asic layout analogous to a fattree core edge topology. White paper brocade data center fabric architectures building the foundation for a cloudoptimized data center based on the principles of the new ip, brocade is building on the proven success of the brocade vdx platform by expanding the brocade cloud optimized network and network virtualization architectures and delivering new automation. Brocade vcs fabric technology simplifies the network architecture, enables unified storage connectivity, improves vm mobility, and allows the seamless insertion of services. Brocade vdx 6730 switch datasheet andover consulting group. Eightslot brocade dcx backbone for the core of large enterprise networks. Brocade dcfm enterprise supports both backbone models.
Data center achieving enterprise san performance with the. Data center building private cloud storage infrastructure. Brocade dcx backbones are available in two modular form factors. Cisco mds fabric vsan, domain and fspf troubleshooting. Mds 9000 core with brocade and mcdata edge topology. For more information, see the fabric os command reference manual supporting.
The brocade fastiron sx series of layer 23 switches provides a superior scalable foundation for improved operational efficiency and faster response to business opportunities today and into the future. Ring networks are typically hierarchical in nature. Each brocade dcx 8510 chassis that connects to four or more brocade dcx 8510 chassis via ultrascale icls requires an enterprise icl license. The silkworm 4900 provides more usable ports in a large coreto edge design by requiring fewer switches overall, and thus fewer ports dedicated to isls. Generalized core edge san design core edge sans are easily con. Core edge fabric topology types fat and skinny trees there are two core edge fabric topology types.
In the threetier, there are two edge tiers and one. The core edge topology is best 52812 large fabrics because it minimises the number of wasted isl suited to ports as a fabric grows. Mds 9000 core with brocade edge topology interop mode 1. Brocade reserves the right to make changes to this document at any time, without notice, and assumes no responsibility for its use. Core switches usually connect only core devices to thec ring. Forcing inorder frame delivery across topology changes. Aug 16, 2016 brocadedatacenterfabricarchitectureswp 1. View and download brocade communications systems silkworm 12000 design, deployment and management manual online. Brocade icx 6650 switch is a 1ru highperformance, highavailability, and highdensity 1040 gbe solution that meets the needs of businesssensitive campus deployments and highperformance computing hpc environments.
Fully meshed designs will have a connection from each switch in the fabric to all other switches in the fabric. References the following brocade documentation is to be used in reference to this guide. Brocade vcs architecture redesigns traditional ethernet networks, removing the limitations of classic ethernet. This chapter describes how to set up a basic core edge topology with an mds 9000 switch configured for interop mode 1 at the core, and two brocade switches and one mcdata switch at the edge. Ease of use augmented by brocade network advisor brocade network advisor is an easytouse. Finally, the study of a fabric using brocade dcx 8510 switches is presented. If there were multiple isls connecting the edge brocade switches to the core mds 9000 switch, the brocade switches would load balance their routes using source and destination, and the ingress edge sw itch would use the same isl for all traffic that has the same source and destination pair.
Brocade fabric watch is an innovative switch health monitoring feature available on the brocade vdx 6710. The mesh topology is an excellent choice for small and mediumsized businesses smbs because a core edge topology would leave many empty ports in the core switch. Brocade dcx 8510 platforms can switch frames locally if the destination port is on the same asic as the source. Leverages existing brocade fabric operating system fos. Brocade fastiron sx series enterprise lan switching highlights industryleading priceperformance value for campus aggregation and core switching, providing a scalable, secure, lowlatency, and faulttolerant infrastructure for 1 gbe and 10 gbe enterprise deployments highperformance architecture with up to 128 10 gbe and 384 1 gbe ports in. In figure 2, two disjoint paths are formed between all pairs of edge switches. Four slot brocade dcx 8510 4 backbone for the core of midsize networks, or the edge of large networks enables organizations to utilize brocade 8gb,16 gb switches, or for complete backbone class capabilities. Support for icl connectivity with up to eight dcx8510 chassis in core edge topology this increased support delivers massive scalability, significantly reduces cabling complexity, and also makes. Up to 4,608 nonblocking 32 gbps fibre channel ports. In core edge topology, the servers are connected to the edge fabric and the storage is connected to core switches.
One to two core switches 3 to many edge switches in this example. Storage area network brocade san architectural brief. The fastiron sx series extends control from the network edge to the backbone with intelligent network services, including. Building and scaling brocade san fabrics hpe community. At the network edge, organizations can utilize brocade 8gb switches. However, all traffic must flow through the core switch to. Adding two addtional san switches to the fabric it answers. Building sans with brocade fabric switches syngress press isbn. Jul 18, 20 do not config isl trunking in fabric using core edge topology. Brocade, the bwing symbol, dcx, fabric os, and san health are registered trademarks, and brocade. San fabric administration best practices guide broadcom. Storage area network design overview using brocade dcx.
It is highly recommended with a large fabric in a core edge topology that you make the core switch the principal as the principal switch must communicate with all other switches in the fabric for routing and fabric events. Improper fanin or fan out ration on hba or storage side. Dedicated fibre channel san for tier 1 applications vcs fabric extension blade servers rackmount servers remote primary data. In core edge topology, high performance director switches are used as core switches. Core edge is definitely the most versatile of the topology choices. San16b2 using brocade access gateway no cost feature simplifies edge connectivity typical core edge topology. For example, customer may zone many hbas to one storage port, that port may suffer heavy io during peak hours. Brocade switches only check the zoning information on the egress port of the fabric. Mds 9000 core with brocade edge topology interop mode 1 this chapter describes how to set up a basic core edge topology with two cisco mds 9000 switches configured for interop mode 1 at the core and three brocade switches at the edge.
The brocade vcs architecture is ideally suited for both private and public cloud computing. Then, a brief description of the brocade dcx 8510 switch is presented including key features and management tools. In addition, the fastiron sx series supports highdensity 10 gigabit ethernet gbe capabilities for. This is followed by an explanation of how switches are interconnected to form a fabric, and the different available topologies. Scaleout architecture with brocade dcx 8510 backbone operational nightmare. Selecting an edge switch as principal will place unnecessary class f traffic on the isls connecting to the core.
Do not config isl trunking in fabric using core edge topology. Scaleout architecture with brocade dcx 8510 5 of 11 supported topologies prior releases of fos 7. Brocade silkworm 12000 design, deployment and management guide. Table 1 fabric ossupported hardware continued device name terminology used in documentation firmware level required brocade 6505 switch 24port, 16 gbps edge switch fabric os v7. This chapter describes how to set up a basic core edge topology with two mds 9000 switches configured for interop mode 1 at the core and three brocade switches at the edge. Download as ppt, pdf, txt or read online from scribd. In this example, the core is used to connect departmental or applicationcentric distribution.
Brocade now has the largest ethernet fabric install base in the industry. Data center brocade vdx 6720 data center switches highlights simplifies network architectures and enables cloud computing by delivering virtual cluster switching technology provides ports on demand flexibility with 16, 24, 40, 50, and 60port 10 gigabit ethernet gbe models built on brocade sixthgeneration. In the twotier, there is one edge tier and one core tier. Then, a brief description of the brocade dcx 8510 switch is presented. How a topology is logically represented can help you understand the potential performance of a core edge topology. To help minimize downtime costs, the brocade dcx backbone family builds upon years of innovation and leverages the core technology of brocade systems performing at greater than 99. Enterpriseclass sans built with a coreto edge topology feature highly redundant configurations requiring the use of many ports for isls to provide a failover capability. Refer to the hardware reference manual of your specific switch for isl.
Storage area network design overview using brocade dcx 8510. Hp provides standard topologies and design rules to meet the widest range of requirements. This is an important feature for highdensity environments because. I am assuming you have a redundant fabric right now. With industryleading priceperformance and a lowlatency, cutthrough, nonblocking architecture, the brocade icx 6650 provides. Data center an introduction to brocade vcs fabric technology. Best practices on the world of interopmode isl dell emc. This drastically simplifies design and operational issues associated with deployment. This informational document describes features that may not be currently available. Storage area network brocade san architectural brief figure 5. Rather, the focus is on network connectivity both interswitch and edge device and software configurations. Brocade virtual cluster switching brocade network os delivers brocade vcs.
Recognizing these trends early on, brocade brought its 15year heritage in fabrics to bear on building new networks for ethernet in the virtualized data center. Os command reference guide supporting brocade fabric os v7. Fabric watch monitors the health of certain switch components and, based on the threshold set, declares each component as marginal or down. In this example topology, there are only single isls. Highest performance and scalability all ports can operate simultaneously at full 16 gbps or 8 gbps speed 512 gbps bandwidth per slot. Control processor redundant activestandby control processor modules scalability full fabric architecture of 239. Core and edge switches are inter connected to make communication between servers and storage.
Utrascale icl ports 32 for 8slot or 16 per 4slot chassis, optical qsfp connect up to nine chassis in a full mesh topology or up to 12 chassis in a core edge topology. Brocade vdx 6730 switch datasheet used cisco network. A threetier core edge san topology with the core servicing isls to the fabric as shown in figure 5, a threetier core edge design inserts a distribution layer between the core and edge. The brocade vdx 6720 is available in two modelsthe 2u brocade vdx 672060 with 60 10 gbe lan ports, and the 1u brocade vdx 672024 with 24 10 gbe lan ports. However, all traffic must flow through the core switch to reach its destination. The brocade 4900 provides more usable ports in a large coreto edge design by requiring fewer switches overall, and thus fewer ports dedicated to isls. The brocade vdx 6720 with brocade vcs fabric technology is an ideal platform for a variety of topofrack tor fabric deployments see figure 1. With the brocade 8510 core blades, which utilize qsfp technology, the supported topologies offer what is most needed by our customers. Upgrade and downgrade considerations for fabric names. Mds 9000 core with brocade edge topology on embedded blade servers note. Since you have a dual fabric, core edge topology is in you case the best solutions one 5100 is core, the both other 5100 will be connected as trunk as edge.
Chapter 3 mds 9000 core with brocade edge topology interop mode 1 expected topology behavior the brocade edge switches provide all of the zone security because the mds 9000 switch does not check the source or destination of the frame when traversing e ports. This document does not consider physical environment factors such as power, cooling, and rack layout. Core edge topology there are two different models of this topology. To maximize return on existing investments, brocade dcx. In a ring architecture, the network core comprises a ring of very high capacity core switches these are typically capable of 10 gigabits or more. This is achieved through links connecting tofrom these edge switches to both core switches. Assuming you have hp branded brocade switches, consult their design guide.
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