Data Center White Papers
Data Center Infrastructure Architecture Overview
Overview This paper provides background information for designing a secure, scalable, and resilient data center infrastructure. It includes the sections like Data Center Architecture, Hardware and Software Recommendations, Data Center Multi-Layer Design, Data Center Protocols and Features, Scaling Bandwidth, and Network Management. At the aggregation layer, Cisco recommends using Catalyst 6500 family switches because the Catalyst 6500 chassis supports service modules for load balancing and security.
| Publisher | Cisco Systems | File Format | |
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| Date Published | March 2004 | Downloads | 223 |
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