Dynamic Infrastructure Data Center Networking - Introduction

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Dynamic Infrastructure - Data Center Networking - Introduction

Dynamic InfrastructureData Center Networking - IntroductionPete Danforth, Networking Product Marketing [email protected]



What Are The Key Messages?

There are three distinct elements to Data Center Networking, which is essential to dynamic infrastructures (such as cloud computing)

– Leading-edge, high performance hardware• Ethernet equipment now available through STG

– Expertise to design and implement dynamic networks• IGS Integrated Communications Services plus Business Partners

– Software to manage dynamic networks• IBM System Director and IBM Tivoli Network Manager (ITNM)

IBM is committed to provide open, industry standards-based solutions

IBM provides clients choices, with worldwide IBM service and support



Different Kinds of NetworkingIn a Dynamic Infrastructure, We’re Really Concerned About Three

Small Computer System Interface (SCSI)– Now at least 30 years old, command set still used, cabling not used

Ethernet - most successful protocol for physical transport layer– Developed in mid-70’s; winning alternative to IBM Token Ring– Packets sent are not guaranteed to reach destination

Fibre Channel – developed as high-speed data-only alternative to Ethernet– Supports larger packets and guaranteed packet delivery

Fibre Chanel over Ethernet (FCoE) – new emerging standard– Enhancements to Ethernet to guarantee packet delivery and allow QoS profiling– Expected to replace Fibre Channel in coming years

InfiBand – Used in High Performance Computing (HPC) clusters– Never embraced for device-to-server connectivity

Serial Attach Storage (SAS)– “Recent” replacement for SCSI, inexpensive way to connect storage to servers

– Primarily used within systems or as low-cost interconnect



Networking for a Dynamic Infrastructure Networking is essential to dynamic infrastructures

– As organizations drive to transform their infrastructures to reduce costs, improve service and manage risk, networking is an element that is pivotal to success

– While organizations continue to focus on server and storage hardware optimization, technology enhancements, service management improvement, security, resiliency and integration projects between IT and extended business assets, optimizing the network (hardware, software, management) to support these initiatives is essential to ensuring the maximum benefit

In highly virtualized infrastructures (example: clouds), new demands are placed on networking which can become a limiting factor– More stringent network performance and availability requirements to enable fast reliable

access to virtualized resources

– Flexible and adaptable networks for application workload mobility

– Response to variable capacity requirements

– Robust security to support multi-tenancy

A more instrumented, interconnected, and intelligent world increases the importance of the network in linking those devices to businesses to drive real time intelligence



To support these networking requirements, clients will need:

– Networking technology solutions that enable investment protection with a range of performance and cost options that match the client’s environment

– Expertise to plan and design networks with holistic consideration of servers, storage, application performance and manageability

– Technology and expertise to design and implement network security and resiliency

– Robust network management software to provideintegrated, simplified management that lowersoperating costs of complex networks

Elements of Networking for a Dynamic Infrastructure



Dynamic Infrastructure Data Center Networking

IBM Ethernet Switch and Router April 28, 2009 AnnouncementsIBM is partnering with Brocade to offer– Flexible switches for campus and data center solutions with

PoE* features for converged data, voice and video solutions• IBM g-series Ethernet switches

(Brocade FastIron ® GS series)– Fixed-port, stackable, upgradable

• IBM s-series Ethernet modular switches (Brocade FastIron SSX series)

– Fault-tolerant modular chassis

– Carrier-class Ethernet switches and IP routers for the most demanding data center and service provider solutions

• IBM c-series Ethernet switches (Brocade ® NetIron ® CES series)

• IBM m-series Ethernet routers (Brocade NetIron MLX series)

– Connects geographically dispersed applications and users in the virtualized world of a cloud infrastructure byproviding essential, high-performance, flexible, secure and responsive networking

c-series switch m-series router

g-series switch s-series switch

* POE, Power over Ethernet features provide power for devices such as IP telephones and video surveillance cameras



With over 30 years experience architecting, designing and integrating servers, storage, networks and management solutions in the data center, IBM delivers:

– A broad portfolio of networking services that enable cost effective, secure networking including networking for data centers, campus and LAN, wide area networks, remote user connectivity and application acceleration (IBM Networking Strategy, Optimization and Integration Services)

– A full suite of network security technologies, professional and managed network security services, and consulting and managed services for network and business resiliency

– IBM’s Tivoli Network and Service Assurance management suite coupled with IBM Systems Director to offer unparalleled breadth, depth and value in heterogeneous event, fault and network management as the foundation of consolidated operations for dynamic infrastructure management

– Comprehensive network technologies includingnetworking for the data center - Ethernet, Fibre Channel and FCoE

– Strong partnerships with an ecosystem of industry leading networking technology suppliers

– Extensive set of skilled IBM Business Partners to work clients to address their business requirements

Networking for a Dynamic Infrastructure – What IBM Delivers



IBM Provides Extensive, Optimized, Robust DC InfrastructureIBM DC Products & Partners in Support of Dynamic Infrastructure

Note: Tivoli manages multi-vendor elements.

Extreme virtualization with massive scalability and advanced security

IBM System z™

IBM System Storage™

IBM Power™ Systems

IBM BladeCenter®

IBM System x™

Highly scalable storage virtualization

for SAN and NAS environments

Highly integrated, fully redundant, energy efficient with advanced I/O

Dynamic resource allocation with advanced mobility for AIX, Linux & IBM i OS

More workloads consolidated on fewer servers with exceptional reliability

IBM Systems Director

IBM Data CenterSwitching

High performance links connecting to virtual

and converged networks

Manage your entire datacenter,

physical and virtual, from one place



IBM 2009 Data Center Networking OpportunitiesSwitch Network Convergence Convergence of data, voice and video on Ethernet infrastructure

– Voice over Ethernet (VoIP) is replacing analog telephony– Residential triple play (Data, Voice, Video) is replacing

analog voice and TV broadcast– Unified communications at network edge with Power over Ethernet (PoE)

switches for IP telephony, wireless, and video surveillance devices Convergence of Fibre Channel (FC) SAN storage networking

and Ethernet data networking– 10 Gbps Fibre Channel over Converged Enhanced Ethernet (FCoCEE)– Converged Enhanced Ethernet supports lossless and reliable storage

networking Consolidation of network infrastructure resources

– Lowers TCO, simplifies network management and reduces power consumption while generating less heat

– Consolidates different networks into one – further simplifying a dynamic infrastructure

– Non-disruptive upgrades helps protect infrastructure investments



IBM Ethernet Switches & IP Routers

Chip Copper, Ph.D.Principal EngineerBrocade Communications



• Drive Out Cost:– Lower CapEx– Reduce OpEx

• Unified Communications:– Collaboration– VoIP– Rich media

• Operational Simplicity

Business Drivers

• Intelligent Edge:– Auto-configuration– Self-managing

• High-Performance Core:– High density– Power efficiency– Redundancy

• Unified Management

Technology Enablers

Value Proposition



Industry Standards-based SolutionsDeveloped in compliance with major standards associations

IEEE IETF IPV6 FORUM METRO ETHERNET FORUM GLOBAL GRID FORUM WIFI ALLIANCE ISOCORE UNH-IOL JAPAN WIDE PROJECT SCINET INTERNET2 100GbE High Speed Study Group sFlow.org



IBM Ethernet Product Families

IBM m-series Ethernet/IP routersIBM m-series Ethernet/IP routers IBM s-series Ethernet switchesIBM s-series Ethernet switches

IBM c-series Ethernet switchesIBM c-series Ethernet switches IBM g-series Ethernet switchesIBM g-series Ethernet switches

IPv4 & IPv6 options, L2, L3 & POE upgradeableIPv4 & IPv6 options, L2, L3 & POE upgradeableIPv4/IPv6, Full L2/L3, POS/SDH, MPLS, Carrier-grade QoSIPv4/IPv6, Full L2/L3, POS/SDH, MPLS, Carrier-grade QoS

L2, L3 upgradeable, high-performance Metro access switchL2, L3 upgradeable, high-performance Metro access switch L2 edge switch, POE & stacking optionsL2 edge switch, POE & stacking options



IBM Ethernet Solutions




1 GbE1 GbE

8 Gbps FC8 Gbps FC

10 GbE10 GbE

4 Gbps FC4 Gbps FC

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1 GbE1 GbE

8 Gbps FC8 Gbps FC

10 GbE10 GbE

4 Gbps FC4 Gbps FC

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GbE ToRGbE ToRg-seriesg-series

GbE ToRGbE ToRc-seriesc-series

GbE ToR GbE ToR c-series c-series

10 GbE MoR10 GbE MoRs-seriess-series

Data Center

AccessServer connectivityTraffic isolation (L2 and L3)Security and QoS policiesTraffic and fault management GigE, 10GigE; fixed-port and modular



L4-7 L4-7

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10 GbE L2-3 10 GbE L2-3 s-series s-series

10 GbE L2-3 10 GbE L2-3 m-series m-series

1 GbE1 GbE

8 Gbps FC8 Gbps FC

10 GbE10 GbE

4 Gbps FC4 Gbps FC

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Data Center

AggregationTraffic aggregationL2 to L3 transitionNetwork visibilitySecurityBundle QoSHigh density, availability,

performance10 GbE; optional L3 isolation

(platform)GbE ToRGbE ToRc-seriesc-series


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L4-7 L4-7

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8 Gbps FC8 Gbps FC

10 GbE10 GbE

4 Gbps FC4 Gbps FC

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Data Center

WAN WAN

CorePacket switchingWire-speed, hardware-based

performanceHighest availabilityL2 – L3 forwarding10 GbE



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L4-7 L4-7

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1 GbE1 GbE

8 Gbps FC8 Gbps FC

10 GbE10 GbE

4 Gbps FC4 Gbps FC

SAN SAN

8 Gbps SAN768B 8 Gbps SAN768B BackboneBackbone

8 Gbps SAN256B / 8 Gbps SAN256B / SAN80B-4 / SAN80B-4 / SAN40B-4 / SAN40B-4 / SAN24B-4SAN24B-4

Storage Storage ArraysArrays

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Data Center

WAN WAN




The Benefits: Common platform, common software, common

interface modules

Simplifies manageability, provides greater choice

High performance, high availability

IPv4/v6/MPLS Backbone

Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS)

Virtual Leased Line (VLL)

Data Center 1

Data Center 2

Data Center 3

L4-L7 box

m-series

Interconnecting Data Centers

L4-L7 box

m-series

L4-L7 box

m-series

B16MB16M

B16MB16M

B16MB16M



IBM Data Center Ethernet Product Portfolio

AccessAccess AggregationAggregation CoreCore Backbone / Border Routers

Backbone / Border Routers

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IBM c-series Ethernet switchesIBM ES B48CIBM ES B50C

IBM g-series Ethernet switchesIBM ES B48GIBM ES B50G

IBM s-series Ethernet switchesIBM ES B08SIBM ES B16S


IBM m-series Ethernet/IP routersIBM ER B04MIBM ER B08MIBM ER B16M





Distribution

WiringCloset

Backbone

Cost Power and form factor constraints VoIP-ready (POE, QOS, “plug ‘n play”) Security Serviceability Reliability

Routing scalability Reliability Performance Quality of service Security and monitoring Port density

Enterprise Campus PrimerDifferent solutions for each tier of the network



MediumCampus Access

B50G

B08S

SX1600

LargeCampus Access

B16S

SmallCampus Access

B48G

Enterprise Campus Solution



MediumCampus Access

B50G

B08S

SX1600

LargeCampus Access

B16S

SmallCampus Access

B48G


Campus Distribution

B08S

B08S



MediumCampus Access

B50G

B08S

SX1600

LargeCampus Access

B16S

SmallCampus Access

B48G


Campus Distribution

B08S

B08S

Campus Backbone

B16M

B16M

B16M

To/From Data Center

B04M

Enterprise Border



MediumCampus Access

B50G

B08S

SX1600

LargeCampus Access

B16S

SmallCampus Access

B48G

Enterprise Border

B50C

Branch Office


Campus Distribution

B08S

B08S

Campus Backbone

B16M

B16M

B16M

To/From Data Center

B04M

Enterprise Border



g-series B48G

g-series B48G

Lobby

Warehouse

Conference Room

Employee Desks

Security

Big Boss

Internet

VoIP Call Controller

g-series B48G

Small Medium Business (SMB) VoIP



g-series B50G(stacked)

Engineering

Sales & Marketing

Human ResourceFinanceConference Rooms

VoIP Call Controller

NACController

m-series B04M

m-series B04M

m-series B04M

s-series B16S

s-series B08S

s-series B08S

Large Enterprise VoIP



Enterprise Backbone

Avaya

Ethernet Switch g-series Ethernet Switch s-series

LLDP

LLDP-MED

• LLDP +• PoE config• QoS• Voice VLAN

• Equipment info• IP address• Link and port info• VLAN membership

Mitel Nortel IP Cisco IP Siemens Aastra

IBM Ethernet Product PortfolioEnabling Best-of-Breed IP Telephony Solutions



PoE Port Density

s-seriesB16S

(up to 384 PoE)

s-seriesB08S

(up to 192 PoE)g-seriesB50G

(up to 384 PoE, 8-switch stack)

g-seriesB48G

(up to 48 PoE, plus 10 GbE uplinks)

Delivering Scalable Converged Solutions

IEEE 802.3af Class 3 PoE – 15.4 Watts / port!

IEEE 802.3af Class 3 PoE – 15.4 Watts / port!



IBM Enterprise Campus Ethernet Product Portfolio

L2/L3 Converged Edge (POE)

L2/L3 Converged Edge (POE)

Advanced L2/L3/MPLS Edge

Advanced L2/L3/MPLS Edge

DistributionDistribution Backbone / Border Routers

Backbone / Border Routers

IBM c-series Ethernet switchesIBM ES B48CIBM ES B50C

IBM g-series Ethernet switchesIBM ES B48GIBM ES B50G







Best price/performance for wire-speed, high port density, 10 GbE – Up to 80x / 160x / 320x 10/100/1000 MbE RJ45 or 100/1000 MbE SFP ports– Up to 16x / 32x / 64x 10 GbE XFP ports– Up to 32x / 64x / 128x OC12/48 ports – supports POS/SDH

Scalable, high-capacity IP/MPLS core routers: – 400 Gbps to 1.6 Tbps Data Forwarding capacity in a single chassis– Wire-speed forwarding for all services– IPv4, IPv6, MPLS and Multicast in Hardware– Robust and scalable BGP routing– Redundant hardware and hitless software design– Purpose-built for converged networks

Investment protection:– 40/100 GbE readiness– Flexible network processor

CORE

IBM Ethernet Router B04M

[4003-M04] (4RU)


[4003-M04] (4RU)


[4003-M08] (7RU)


[4003-M08] (7RU)


[4003-M16] (14RU)


[4003-M16] (14RU)

IBM m-series Ethernet/IP routersHigh-performance, Highly-available Core Router



Flexible and scalable high-performance enterprise solution:– IPv4 and IPv6 management and interface modules available– B08S supports up to 192x 1 GbE or 20x 10 GbE ports– B16S supports up to 384x 1 GbE or 36x 10 GbE ports

Industry’s highest PoE density in a chassis:– Ideal for aggregation and high-density wiring closet– Up to 384x 10/100/1000 Class 3 PoE ports with redundant PoE

power supply (B16S model)

Highly available modular chassis:– Redundant 1+1 management module– Redundant N+1 power supplies

Complete VoIP software features:– Power management, including power priority– Dynamic Voice VLAN configuration– sFlow for detailed network traffic accounting– Support for 802.3af devices, including IP phones, access points,

and security cameras

IBM s-series Ethernet switchesIndustry’s Highest Density PoE in a Chassis

IBM Ethernet Switch B08S

[4003-S08] (6RU)


[4003-S08] (6RU)


[4003-S16] (14RU)


[4003-S16] (14RU)



IBM Ethernet Switch B48C (C) 4002-C4A / 4002AC4 (1RU)




IBM Ethernet Switch B48C (F) 4002-C4B / 4002BC4 (1RU)




IBM c-series Ethernet switchesProduct Family

- 48x 100/1000 MbE SFP ports- 48x 100/1000 MbE SFP ports

- 48x 10/100/100 MbE RJ45 ports including 4x 100/1000 MbE SFP combination ports- 48x 10/100/100 MbE RJ45 ports including 4x 100/1000 MbE SFP combination ports

- 48x 10/100/100 MbE RJ45 ports plus 2x 10 GbE ports- 48x 10/100/100 MbE RJ45 ports plus 2x 10 GbE ports

- 48x 100/100 MbE SFP ports plus 2x 10 GbE ports- 48x 100/100 MbE SFP ports plus 2x 10 GbE ports

Supports 1+1 redundant, load sharing, hot-swappable power supplies for high availability

Supports 1+1 redundant, load sharing, hot-swappable power supplies for high availability



Data Center Top-of-rack applications– Compact 1 RU form factor– Future need for multi-VRF– IPv6 ready hardware– Extraordinary space and power efficiency– Egress processing capabilities – Egress ACLs– Wire-speed performance up to 136 Gbps– Deep buffering to minimize packet loss

Large Enterprise Network Segmentation – Large MAC address table– MPLS capable hardware– VLAN reuse with PB/PBB - complete isolation of

different users over a converged infrastructure

ISP and Metro Network Operators– Designed for NEBS Level 3 compliance– PB/PBB support– Carrier Ethernet resiliency and OAM– MEF 9 & 14 certified– Egress processing capabilities – Egress ACLs– Comprehensive OAM capabilities

IBM c-series Ethernet switchesIdentifying Key Market Opportunities



Two Models:– IBM Ethernet Switch B48C – 48x 10/100/1000 MbE PoE capable RJ45 ports– IBM Ethernet Switch B50C – 48x 10/100/1000 MbE PoE capable RJ45 ports plus 2x 10 GbE CX4 ports for stacking– All models include 4x 100/1000 fiber uplinks (SFP, combination)

Greatest flexibility:– All models are IEEE 802.3af, Class 3 (15.4 W per port) PoE-upgradable– B48G – 2-port 10 GbE optional Module available (XFP or CX4)– Redundant, internal, hot-swappable and load-sharing AC power supplies

Highest PoE density in a stackable form - Designed for:– Up to 31 10/100/1000 Class 3 PoE ports with redundant power– Up to 48 10/100/1000 Class 3 PoE ports without redundant power

IBM Ethernet Switch B50C - stackable– Link up to 8 switches to logically manage as a single entity

Complete VoIP software features:– Power management, including power priority– Dynamic Voice VLAN configuration– sFlow for detailed network traffic accounting– Support for Cisco legacy IP phones and 802.3af devices: IP phones, access points

IBM g-series Ethernet switchesIndustry’s Highest POE Density in a Stackable

IBM Ethernet Switch B48G [4002-G4A / 4002AG4](picture shown w/optional 2-port 10 GbE Module Installed) (1.5RU)

IBM Ethernet Switch B48G [4002-G4A / 4002AG4](picture shown w/optional 2-port 10 GbE Module Installed) (1.5RU)

IBM Ethernet Switch B50G [4002-G5A / 4002AG5] (1.5RU)

IBM Ethernet Switch B50G [4002-G5A / 4002AG5] (1.5RU)



Up to 8

units

Pay-as-you-grow

• IronStack upgradeability

• Mix-and-match PoE ready, PoE upgradeable and non-PoE switches

• Add and remove

networking devices based on business need

IronStack

SimplifiedManagement

Availability + Flexibility

• Single IP Management for the entire Stack

• Management through INM as a single entity

• Automatic failover and hot insertion and removal

• Chassis like operations - cross module trunking, LACP, switching, mirroring

• Stacking on XFP ports

• Automatic detection of shortest path based on network changes

Scaling the needs of customers

IBM g-series Ethernet switchesIBM Ethernet Switch B50G – stackable model



IBM Ethernet Product Families

IBM m-series Ethernet/IP routersIBM m-series Ethernet/IP routers IBM s-series Ethernet switchesIBM s-series Ethernet switches

IBM c-series Ethernet switchesIBM c-series Ethernet switches IBM g-series Ethernet switchesIBM g-series Ethernet switches

IPv4 & IPv6 options, L2, L3 & POE upgradeableIPv4 & IPv6 options, L2, L3 & POE upgradeableIPv4/IPv6, Full L2/L3, POS/SDH, MPLS, Carrier-grade QoSIPv4/IPv6, Full L2/L3, POS/SDH, MPLS, Carrier-grade QoS

L2, L3 upgradeable, high-performance Metro access switchL2, L3 upgradeable, high-performance Metro access switch L2 edge switch, POE & stacking optionsL2 edge switch, POE & stacking options



For Additional Material, Go To:

Dynamic Infrastructure Homepage:

http://www.ibm.com/systems/dynamicinfrastructure/

Data Center Networking Homepage:

http://www.ibm.com/systems/networking/

Brocade micro-site:

http://www.smarternetworks.com



Thank you!




Additional Reference MaterialPete Danforth, Networking Product Marketing [email protected]



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IBM DCN In A Dynamic Infrastructure

Hyperlink to http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/networking/

Lots of valuable information, plus links to other IBM topics relating to Data Center Networking, new hardware,

services and software



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Brocade Microsite – A Most Excellent Resource

Hyperlink to http://www.brocade.com/microsites/ibm_ethernet/index.html

Lots of valuable information, plus really good videos!



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IBM System Director 6.1.1 with networking managementApril 28, 2009 Preview Announcement Provides basic network management functions– Enables greater visibility into the data center, more control over assets and

improves productivity of the IT administrator– Increases flexibility and simplifies network administration while supporting the

complexities of a dynamic infrastructure Heterogeneous network management through IBM Tivoli Network Manager,

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager and IBM Systems Director Provides advanced functionality required to support networking requirements for

cloud computing environments. Supports IBM’s strong initiatives in adhering to open industry standards which

helps provide a broader range of dynamic infrastructure choices.

Preview

Hyperlink to IBM System Director

on public web site

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• GTS Network Services April 28, 2009 Announcement

– IBM Networking Strategy and Optimization enhancements for data center networking• Network infrastructure optimization for consolidation and virtualization

for Information Infrastructure, System z, Power, System x

– IBM Network Integration Services enhancements for data center networks

• Data and storage network convergence for Information Infrastructure, System z, Power, System x

• Consolidation and virtualization for Information Infrastructure, System z, Power, System x

Hyperlink to IBM GTS Integrated Communication Services on public web site

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