Brocade VCS Multi-pathing at Multiple Layers
{"Image DocumentName": "Brocade VCS Multi-pathing at Multiple Layers", "Image ImageDescription": "DRAMATIC INCREASES IN NETWORK UTILIZATION AND RELIABILITY. Layer 3 Core. FEATURE. BENEFIT. 33% Near-perfect load balancing across all links in a trunk group. L1: Trunking with frame striping. All links utilized with flow-based load balancing. L2: Equal Cost Multi-Pathing (ECMP) One of the primary value propositions of our VCS Fabric technology is network efficiency and utilization. Let\u2019s take a closer look at how we do this. <CLICK> First, at L1, we load balance every frame across all of the links within a trunk group using our patented frame striping technology. This is technology we leveraged from our fibre channel portfolio and with it we achieve near-perfect load balancing across up to 8 Ethernet links within a trunk group. Next, we utilize TRILL to achieve Equal Cost Multi-Pathing at L2 within the fabric. This allows us to use all available network bandwidth and, unlike spanning tree, is a far more efficient means of ensuring loop-free redundancy within the network by allowing all links to be fully active and utilized. Finally, at L3, the fabric automatically load balances all flows among a number of L3 instances that collectively act as a single L3 gateway. Today we support load balancing across up to 4 L3 gateways \u2013 2x what the leading competitor can do \u2013 and our design allows us to scale to an unlimited number of gateways in the future. This combination of multi-pathing at L1, L2 and L3 provide unprecedented network utilization, efficiency and availability. And in keeping with our focus on automation and simplicity, these features are enabled automatically within the fabric, without any complex or lengthy configuration by a network administrator. Brocade VCS Fabric. L3: Fabric load balancing across multiple L3 gateways. Improved scalability and resiliency.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}