Cisco Systems OL-11568-01 User's Manual
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1. Table 1 Cisco Data Center Technologies and DG Status Continued Application Control Engine ACE The ACE module introduces a next No generation load balancer and security services module that permits higher performance and active active designs The ACE module is not an available product at the time of this writing Firewall Services Module FWSM Release 3 1 of the FWSM software No Release 3 1 introduces several new capabilities including Private VLAN support and active standby context groups which permit load balancing of contexts across an FWSM redundant pair Release 3 1 is not available at the time of this writing Data center security See the data center security DG No at the following URL http www cisco com en US net sol ns656 networking_solutions _design_guidances_list html an chor3 Cisco CatOS IOS hybrid Hybrid CatOS IOS software in the This DG is based on the Cisco No Cisco Catalyst 6500 platform Native IOS solutions only in the Cisco Catalyst 6500 and 4948 10GE based products Pervasive 10GE This design guide focuses on the use Yes of 10GE technology as a primary technology used in access layer uplinks aggregation and core connections Server fabric switching Designing for HPC or database No Infiniband clusters using Infiniband technology Service module integration for Integration of service modules and Service modules are examined No example FWSM IDS CSM NAM appliances into th2. Live Play and Learn is a service mark of Cisco Systems Inc and Access Registrar Aironet BPX Catalyst CCDA CCDP CCIE CCIP CCNA CCNP CCSP Cisco the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert logo Cisco IOS Cisco Press Cisco Systems Cisco Systems Capital the Cisco Systems logo Cisco Unity Enterprise Solver EtherChannel EtherFast EtherSwitch Fast Step Follow Me Browsing FormShare GigaDrive GigaStack HomeLink Internet Quotient IOS iPhone IP TV iQ Expertise the 1Q logo iQ Net Readiness Scorecard iQuick Study LightStream Linksys MeetingPlace MGX Networking Academy Network Registrar Packet PIX ProConnect RateMUX ScriptShare SlideCast SMARTnet StackWise The Fastest Way to Increase Your Internet Quotient and TransPath are registered trademarks of Cisco Systems Inc and or its affiliates in the United States and certain other countries All other trademarks mentioned in this document or Website are the property of their respective owners The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company 0612R Data Center Infrastructure Design Guide 2 1 Readme File O 2007 Cisco Systems Inc All rights reserved What is Included in this DG Release 1 Data Center Infrastructure Design Guide 2 1 Readme File I OL 11568 01 E HI Contents Data Center Infrastructure Design Guide 2 1 Readme File Civ E OL 11568 01 Data Center Infrastructure Design Gui
3. Cisco SYSTEMS Data Center Infrastructure Design Guide 2 1 Readme File OL 11568 01 Corporate Headquarters Cisco Systems Inc 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose CA 95134 1706 USA http www cisco com Tel 408 526 4000 800 553 NETS 6387 Fax 408 526 4100 N ALL DESIGNS SPECIFICATIONS STATEMENTS INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS COLLECTIVELY DESIGNS IN THIS MANUAL ARE PRESENTED AS IS WITH ALL FAULTS CISCO AND ITS SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT OR ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING USAGE OR TRADE PRACTICE IN NO EVENT SHALL CISCO OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST PROFITS OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO DATA ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE DESIGNS EVEN IF CISCO OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES THE DESIGNS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE USERS ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR APPLICATION OF THE DESIGNS THE DESIGNS DO NOT CONSTITUTE THE TECHNICAL OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL ADVICE OF CISCO ITS SUPPLIERS OR PARTNERS USERS SHOULD CONSULT THEIR OWN TECHNICAL ADVISORS BEFORE IMPLEMENTING THE DESIGNS RESULTS MAY VARY DEPENDING ON FACTORS NOT TESTED BY CISCO CCVP the Cisco Logo and the Cisco Square Bridge logo are trademarks of Cisco Systems Inc Changing the Way We Work
4. ayer switch design How to move service modules out of Yes the aggregation layer and into a separate service switch chassis for CSM and SSL modules Distributed Forwarding Card Where to use DFC3 daughter cards to Covered in multi tier and server Yes placement and benefits improve distributed switching cluster architecture chapters performance in the data center Enterprise campus segmentation The need to isolate segment multiple This is covered outside of this No logical network environments on the DG document same physical network for administration security or other purposes Use of NSF SSO for high Where to use redundant supervisors Yes availability in the data center in the data center architecture and designing to support required failover times Table 2 lists the technologies used in the data center infrastructure design documented in the previous v1 1 Note that version 2 1 builds on the v1 1 and v 2 0 design recommendations and it is not intended to be a replacement I OL 11568 01 Data Center Infrastructure Design Guide 2 1 Readme File HH Wihatis Included in this DG Release Table 2 Technology product Technologies used in the Data Center Infrastructure Design Documented in DG v1 1 Description Layer 3 data center design Using OSPF and EIGRP in the data center design Layer 3 security Using dynamic routing protocol authentication Use of VTP in Layer 2 designs Why not to u
5. de 2 1 Readme File What is Included in this DG Release This design guide DG provides guidelines for designing and building the data center switching infrastructure Table 1 lists the technologies used in the data center infrastructure design documented in version 2 of this design guide This table provides a quick glance of the topics and lists the timeframe current or future of documentation availability for each technology Table 1 Cisco Data Center Technologies and DG Status Technology Product Description Other In this DG Cisco Catalyst 6500 8 port 10 GigE line card for the 6708 notations have been added No WS X6708 10G 3C Catalyst 6500 Series switch to reflect the increased port density Testing is scheduled for a future DG release The data sheet is available at http www cisco com en US pr oducts hw switches ps708 prod ucts data sheet09186a00801dc 34 html Cisco Catalyst 6500 next generation This DG is based on lab testing using Native 12 2 18 SXD3 was used Yes hardware Sup720 and 6700 Series line cards the Sup720 and 6700 Series line cards in the Cisco Catalyst 6500 platform in core aggregation and access layer switches in the lab environment C sco SYSTEMS Corporate Headquarters Cisco Systems Inc 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose CA 95134 1706 USA Copyright 2006 Cisco Systems Inc All rights reserved HH What is Included in this DG Release
6. e data center for interoperability and and SSLSM infrastructure placement guidelines Detailed design and configuration guides can be found at the following URL http www cisco com en US net sol ns656 networking_solutions _design_guidances_list html an chor3 IRU access layer design Using 1RU switches in the access Testing is focused on the Cisco Yes layer design best practices Catalyst 4948 10GE 1RU switch Data Center Infrastructure Design Guide 2 1 Readme File gt E OL 11568 01 What is Included in this DG Release Table 1 Cisco Data Center Technologies and DG Status Continued Environmental Designing for proper cabling No cooling airflow and power configurations Network Management Using the NAM CVDM No CiscoWorks Netflow or other management configuration tools Geographically dispersed clustering Designing in support of extending No also known as stretch clusters Layer 2 domains to support HA clustering across metro or wide area networks CPU protection from STP loop Design best practices in limiting the Yes conditions impact of failures related to spanning tree loop conditions Spanning tree Using 802 1w Designing scalable spanning tree Yes Rapid PVST and 802 1s MST domains using 802 1w and 802 1s and related features Layer 2 access design Designs using L2 looped and Yes loop free access layer topologies Layer 3 access design Designs using L3 access layer No topologies Service l
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8. se VTP in the data center Choosing a spanning tree protocol Explains the differences between 802 1w Rapid PVST and MST and when to use each Using LoopGuard and UDLD Using PortFast and TrunkFast Layer 2 security Explains VLAN hopping MAC flooding ARP spoofing and spanning tree vulnerabilities Default gateway design Reviews configurations for HSRP in the data center ARP table tuning Tuning the ARP table size to optimize traffic characteristics NIC teaming design Covers the various NIC teaming methods and connectivity options Mainframe OSA and OSPF design Explains mainframe connectivity options when using the OSA interface and covers IP addressing and OSPF configurations PortFast and BPDU Guard When to use PortFast and BPDU Guard on server ports Port security Covers server port security options Server port configurations Examples of server port switch configurations Network management configuration Configuring user names and passwords VTY access SNMP and logging VLAN configuration Configuring VTP MAC address reduction and other VLAN features Spanning tree configuration How to configure Rapid PVST MST and protection from loops with UDLD and LoopGuard Switch to switch trunk configuration EtherChannel and trunking configuration between the aggregation layer switches Data Center Infrastructure Design Guide 2 1 Readme F
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