Technologies
Fabric Connect
A network virtualization capability, based on an enhanced implementation of the IEEE 802.1aq Shortest Path Bridging (SPB) standard, Fabric Connect offers the ability to create a simplified network that can dynamically virtualize elements to efficiently provision and utilize resources, thus reducing the strain on the network and personnel. Extreme Networks base the Fabric Connect technology on the SPB standard, including support forFabric Attach
An adjunct to the Fabric Connect technology, Fabric Attach'','' allows network operators to extend network virtualization directly into the conventional wiring closet (on existing non-Fabric Ethernet Switches) and automate the provisioning of devices to their appropriate virtual network. This is particularly relevant for the mass of unattended network end-point that are now appearing, such as IP Phones, Wireless Access Points, and IP Cameras. Fabric Attach standardized protocols such as 802.1AB LLDP to exchange credentails and obtain provisioning information that allows "Client" Switches to be automatically re-configured on the fly with parameters that let traffic flows map through to Fabric Connect Edge Switches (aka "Backbone Edge Bridge" in SPB definition) functioning as a Fabric Attach "Server" Switch. This method is described by anHardware products
Virtual Services Platform 9000 Series
A range of modular chassis-based products, featuring a carrier-grade Linux operation system, and designed for high-performance deployment scenarios that need to scale to multiple terabit of switching capacity and support 10 and 40 gigabit Ethernet connections, and is designed to eventually support 100 Gigabit Ethernet.Virtual Services Platform 8000 Series
A compact form-factor platform delivering high-density 10/40 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, and targeted at mid-market through to mid-size enterprise core switch applications.Virtual Services Platform 7000 Series
These are a range of high-end 10 Gigabit Ethernet stackable switches that extend Fabric-based networking to the Data Center Top-of-Rack. They support 40 Gigabit Ethernet via the MDA Slot.Virtual Services Platform 4000 Series
This is a range of high-end Gigabit Ethernet stackable switches that extend Fabric-based networking to branch and metro locations.Ethernet Routing Switch 5000 Series
This range of high-end Gigabit Ethernet stackable switches provide enterprise-class desktop features, including PoE, and offering 10 Gbit/s uplink connections. Each Switch supports up to 144 Gbit/s of virtual backplane capacity, delivering up to 1.152 Tbit/s for a system of eight, creating a virtual backplane through a stacking configuration.Ethernet Routing Switch 4000 Series
These mid-range Gigabit Ethernet stackable switches provide enterprise-class desktop features, including PoE/PoE+, and offering 1/10 Gbit/s uplink connections. Each switch supports up to 48Gbit/s of virtual backplane capacity, delivering up to 384Gbit/s for a system of 8, creating a virtual backplane through a stacking configuration.Ethernet Routing Switch 3500 Series
These entry-level Gigabit Ethernet stackable switches provide enterprise-class desktop features, including PoE/PoE+, and 1 Gbit/s uplink connections.See also
* Avaya Networking *References
Further reading
* * * * * {{cite news , url = http://www.informationweek.com/news/infrastructure/WAN_optimization/228200698 , publisher = Information Week , author = W. David Gardner , date = 11 November 2010 , title = Avaya Introduces Virtual Networking Architecture , access-date = 13 April 2012External links