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Abstract: 10 Gigabit Ethernet Virtual Data Center Architectures

Consolidation of data center resources offers an opportunity for architectural transformation based on the use of scalable, high density, high availability technology solutions, such as high port-density 10 GbE switch/routers, cluster and grid computing, blade or rack servers, and network attached storage. Consolidation also opens doors for virtualization of applications, servers, storage, and networks. This suite of highly complementary technologies has now matured to the point where mainstream adoption in large data centers has been occurring for some time.

This document provides guidance in designing consolidated, virtualized, and SOA-enabled data centers based on the ultra high port-density 10 GbE switch/router products of Force10 Networks in conjunction with other specialized hardware and software components provided by Force10 technology partners, including those offering:

Table of Contents:

Introduction

The Foundation for a Service Oriented Architecture

Design Principles for the Next Generation Virtual Data Centers

Network Interface Contoller (NIC) Teaming

Layer 2 Aggregation/Access Switching

Layer 3 Aggregation/Access Switching

Layer 4-7 Aggregation/Access Switching

Resource Virtualization Within and Across PODs

Resource Virtualization Across Data Centers

Migration from Legacy Data Center Architectures

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