Architecting Your Next Generation Data Center - Chip Tesch
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Data Center Direction
• Cloud Computing
• Convergence
• Ubiquity (availability)
• Application Delivery
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Data Center Evolution
Mainframe
Data Center 1.0
Centralized
Data Center 2.0
Client-Server and Distributed Computing
Decentralized
Data Center 3.0
Service Oriented and Web 2.0 Based
Virtualized`
Consolidate
Virtualize
Automate
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Virtualization Support
• Virtualization
• Tight integration with hosts
• Virtualized network components
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Virtualization Support
What are the drivers?
•Server Virtualization – More high throughput traffic per physical box•Blade Servers – Increased server density•Video – Conferencing, live meetings, high-def, Telepresence
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Network Virtualization
• Converged I/O (Unified Fabric)
• High capacity links
• Reduced number of cables
• Decrease data center floor space requirements
• Lower power/cooling requirements
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Traditional Data Center Design
• Parallel Networks: Ethernet and Fiber Channel
• Asset Utilization Rates are low
• Power/Cooling Efficiencies are low
• Cable Density can be problematic
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Unified Data Center Design
• Reduces the number of HBAs and cables
• Reduces the number of devices on the floor
• Better Power/Cooling efficiencies and operational management
• Provides same reliability, latency, and security capabilities as FC Fabrics
• Provides same ubiquitous capabilities as Ethernet
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Network Virtualization
UnifiedFabricUnifiedFabric
Storage NetworkStorage Network
Mgmt NetworkMgmt Network
BackupNetworkBackupNetwork
Back-End NetworkBack-End Network
Front-End NetworkFront-End Network
Unified Fabric and I/OUnified Fabric and I/O
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Network Characteristics
• High Capacity
• Low latency
• Deterministic delivery
• Scalability
• Collapsed core
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Data Center Extended
• Extending the Data Center to the edge
• High capacity applications
• Reducing the remote IT footprint
• Agile branch / Mobile workforce
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MIT Solution Areas
Networking (R&S/Converged IO/Security/Application Acceleration/etc.)
Servers (Blades/Applications/Virtualization)
Storage (SAN/NAS/Deduplication/Tape)
Partner Eco System (Power and HVAC/Cabling/Design)
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Cisco Nexus Data Center Class Switches • 10Gb high capacity switch
• Converged I/O
• Full Layer 2/3 switching and routing
• Zero-service-loss hardware and software
• Virtualization integration
Available Technology Examples
Cisco Unified Computing System • Virtualized computing platform
• Compute / Network / Storage
• Increase performance, energy efficiency, and flexibility
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• Modular NX-OS Architecture
• Redundant, hot-swappable- Supervisors - Line modules- Power supplies - Fabric modules- Fan trays
• Separated fabric- arbitrated backplane- separate control/data planes
• In-service Software Upgrades
• Virtual Port Channels• Cross-chassis port channels• Spanning tree elimination
• Virtual Device Contexts
• Smart Call Home
• DCNM, Out-of-Band management
Available Technology Examples
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Virtual Device Contexts
• Create up to 4 virtual switches in one Nexus 7000- separate memory space (processes and threads), L2/L3 port assignments, VLAN and VRF environments- separate NX-OS instances in every respect
• Per-VDC fault isolation
• Separate Role Based Access Control (RBAC) per VDC
• External connections required if inter-VDC communication is required
Available Technology Examples
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Navigating the Complex IT Landscape
• Superior Relationships With Industry Leading Suppliers
• Strong Understanding of Client Business Requirements
• At Meridian, we possess the Knowledge, Communications, & Ability to Unify IT Infrastructures – and protect them – while Maximizing Performance & Efficiency