NETWORK RESILIENCY SOLUTIONS VCStack + Link aggregation

Customers benefits

Customer requirements met with the VCStack + Link Aggregation resiliency solution:

A resilient solution without using Spanning Tree

A simpler replacement for VRRP and/or other legacy redundancy protocols

Simpler network management - the virtual chassis is managed as a single unit.

The dedicated stacking link is backed up by

Server farm

a further resiliency link. If the stacking link

 

fails, communication between the stack

 

members is maintained to enable graceful

 

reconfiguration.

 

Link aggregation to the servers creates a resilient connection to important data, providing load-sharing and high availability.

Resiliency Link

All switch tables are

synchronized across the

stack, ensuring no loss of x900-24XTx900-24XTforwarding information in

the event of a stack member failing.

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1Gigabit Stacking

Link Aggregation

8600

Link aggregation between the virtual chassis and edge switches provides full bandwidth and resiliency and negates the need to configure spanning tree.

 

 

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Stackable edge switches increase resiliency and port density, while providing simplified management as a single virtual switch.

Allied Telesis Products

The following products support Virtual Chassis Stacking:

SwitchBlade x908 advanced Layer 3 modular switch

x900-12X and 24X series advanced Gigabit L3+ expandable switches This solution utilizes the following products at the network edge:

AT-8600 series Layer 3 Fast Ethernet switches

AT-8000S series stackable Fast Ethernet edge switches

Please see "Resilient Networking with VCStack" for more information on Allied Telesis Virtual Chassis Stacking solution. www.alliedtelesis.com/solutions

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Allied Telesis x900 Advanced Gigabit Layer 3+ Expandable Switches manual Customers benefits, Allied Telesis Products

x900, x900 Advanced Gigabit Layer 3+ Expandable Switches specifications

The Allied Telesis x908 and the SwitchBlade x900 series of network switches are cutting-edge solutions designed to address the demands of modern networking environments. These switches are known for their high performance, reliability, and robust feature sets, making them ideal for enterprise and service provider networks.

The Allied Telesis x908 series consists of modular and chassis-based systems that can accommodate a variety of network configurations. One of the main features of the x908 series is its ability to offer high scalability with support for a large number of ports. This makes it suitable for data centers and large enterprise networks where space and bandwidth optimization are critical.

In addition to scalability, the x908 series supports advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching capabilities. This allows for efficient traffic management and routing, ensuring that data is delivered swiftly and reliably. The x908 also incorporates intelligent features such as Quality of Service (QoS), which prioritizes critical network traffic, ensuring that time-sensitive data—like voice and video—maintains its quality during transmission.

The SwitchBlade x900 series takes this functionality further with its innovative modular architecture. This allows organizations to configure their networks to meet specific needs by choosing from a variety of interface cards and service modules. The SwitchBlade x900 also supports advanced security features such as Access Control Lists (ACLs) and VLAN segmentation, which provide enhanced protection against unauthorized access and network threats.

Another hallmark of the x908 and SwitchBlade series is their support for high-speed Ethernet technologies, including 10G and 40G Ethernet. This enables organizations to keep pace with the increasing bandwidth demands of applications and services, particularly in cloud computing and data-intensive workloads.

Both the x908 and the SwitchBlade x900 series are designed with energy efficiency in mind, featuring power-saving technologies that reduce overall operational costs. Coupled with Allied Telesis' management tools, which provide detailed analytics and monitoring, network administrators can optimize performance and energy consumption simultaneously.

In summary, the Allied Telesis x908 and SwitchBlade x900 series offer a comprehensive suite of features, high performance, scalability, and advanced networking technologies. They represent a strategic investment for organizations looking to build resilient, efficient, and future-proof network infrastructures.