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Data Center LAN Design

Monday, May 7, 2012 8:30am-12:00pm

Jim Metzler Instructor:
Jim Metzler
Vice President,
Ashton, Metzler & Associates

Michael Fratto Instructor:
Michael Fratto
Editor,
Network Computing

For over a decade, data center LAN design was largely based on a three-tier switched architecture comprised of access, distribution and core switches. Data center LANs were also based on the use of the spanning tree protocol to ensure a loop-free topology, the use of Ethernet on a best-effort basis, a high over-subscription rate on uplinks and the separation of the data network from the storage network. Now all of these technologies and design assumptions are being questioned.

Attendees will leave this workshop with an understanding of the factors that are driving IT organizations to re-think their data center LANs, the alternative technologies and design options that are available and the general direction that IT organizations are taking relative to redesigning their data center LANs.

Attendees at this workshop will learn:

  • The factors that are driving IT organizations to re-think their approach to data center LANs.
  • Which technologies and design options IT organizations are planning on implementing.
  • The pros and the cons of the various alternatives to the spanning tree protocol.
  • How VXLAN supports the migration of virtual machines.
  • Which technologies are required to enable the convergence of the LAN and the SAN.
  • How the data center fabrics of the major vendors compare.