VXLAN
Continuing innovations on Nexus9K ITD – Additional server load-balancing use cases
A couple months ago we released the new Cisco Innovated Intelligent Traffic Distribution (ITD) features on NX-OS 9.3.1. In this latest addition to Nexus 9000, we introduced ITD over VXLAN and ITD with destination NAT. The Cisco ITD feature in NX-OS was developed to addresses concerns with respect to…
VXLANv6 – VXLANv-what?
Virtual Extensible LAN (also known as VXLAN) is a network virtualization technology that attempts to address the scalability problems associated with large cloud computing deployments. With the recent launch of Cisco’s VXLANv6, we’ve added the Cisco overlay, and run it over an IPv6 transport network…
Using DCNM 11 for Easy Provisioning of Networks and VRF’s
As you might remember from our last post within our DCNM 11 series, we discussed Easy Management of Interfaces using DCNM. Today, we’re continuing the discussion by featuring how Cisco’s Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) empowers Easy Provisioning of Overlays using pre-defined, best practice, out-o…
VXLAN EVPN – De-Facto Standard, Open and Interoperable
Authored by Faraz Taifehesmatian: Technical Marketing Engineer, Cisco Why interoperability and standardization is relevant to you Interoperability provides options for you to mix and match the technology based on your business needs. Either you want to adapt new innovations, or refresh your infrastr…
Provisioning Underlay for VXLAN EVPN Fabric using Fabric Builder in DCNM 11
Authored by Karishma Gupta: Technical marketing Engineer, Data Center Networking, Cisco What is Fabric Builder Fabric Builder is a turn-key function within Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) version 11 for easy Day-0 provisioning of data center network deployments. Why do you need it With Fabr…
Change is the only constant – vPC with Fabric Peering for VXLAN EVPN
Change is the only constant – vPC just changed and Cisco removed the physical Peer Link, the first vendor in the industry to do so for MC-LAG. Optimize Usage of Available Interfaces, Bandwidth, Connectivity Dual-homing for endpoints is a common requirement, and many Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation (M…
3rd Annual Interoperability Testing: Converging on a Standard
For the third year in a row, Cisco participated in the VXLAN BGP EVPN interoperability testing at the European Advanced Networking Test Center (EANTC). The interoperability showcase and test results are featured in the EANTC white paper as a part of the MPLS + SDN + NFV World Congress. This year, a…
5 Features To Consider When Buying a Top of Rack Switch
I was playing Pokémon GO the other day, and I realized how new technologies and applications are being launched every day, rapidly reshaping how we connect, play, and live. Technologies that were only dreams a few years ago, are now made into reality one after one in incredibly short amount of time,…
Cisco Nexus Fabric Manager Wins Best of Interop 2016 Data Center Award!
It was in mid-March, I posted a blog about the new level of simplicity Cisco Nexus Fabric Manager (NFM) brings when configuring your fabric underlay and VXLAN overlay. Essentially…a point-and-click approach without requiring a single CLI command or any knowledge of IP protocols. Since the release of…