Optimizing Scale-out Architecture
Brocade® VDX® switches are designed to help organizations stay
ahead of application-driven network change by enabling agile
growth through a scale-out architecture. This approach offers three
key benefits. First, it enables network expansion as a business grows
over time. One can horizontally scale spine switches as the number
of leaf switches increase. Second, scale-out architecture also enables
the creation of resilient network fabrics, eliminating a single point of
failure and potential downtime. Third, and most important, a
scale-out network architecture delivers a compelling economic
benefit.
Unlike scale-up, a scale-out model lowers upfront investment. And
by using high-density fixed switches, it lowers the Total Cost of
Ownership (TCO), reducing power, cooling, and data center space.
Brocade VCS® Fabric technology was designed from the ground up
to facilitate and optimize these scale-out architectures. With
zero-touch capabilities, scale-out is simple. Organizations can add,
move, or remove network resources without changing configurations
to the existing network. Resiliency is baked into the VCS fabric at
every layer. And by employing multipathing at Layers 1, 2, and 3, the
VCS fabric eliminates any single point of failure.