Cisco Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3030 for Dell Brochure
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their data center network on Cisco infrastructure services and combining the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3030 with their existing network
equipments, businesses reduce their total cost of ownership through optimization of their operations.
The Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3030 uses CiscoWorks, the same management framework, that controls Cisco products throughout data center and
enterprise networks. CiscoWorks LAN Management Solution (Figure 2), the preferred management tool for enterprise switch platforms, can now be
used to manage data center networks all the way to the server edge. The added benefits of security, resiliency, manageability, and end-to-end
services deployment provide compelling operational and business benefits.
Figure 2. CiscoWorks LAN Management Solution
Cisco Extends Network Infrastructure Services to the Server Edge
New business applications have typically been delivered through traditional server-based systems. In that context the network is the platform that
transparently connects and enables all components of the IT infrastructure. Following the Cisco Service-Oriented Network Architecture (SONA),
data centers can take advantage of network infrastructure services to optimize applications, processes, and resources. By making the network more
capable and intelligent, enterprises can improve efficiency throughout the network while freeing operational funds for new strategic investments and
innovation. Standardization increases asset efficiency by lowering operational costs to support the same number of assets. The Cisco Catalyst Blade
Switch 3030 extends the network infrastructure services to embrace the server edge. The consistence of network services creates an economy of
scale in terms of equipment utilization and human resource allocation. The widespread effect of the newly gained efficiencies across the network
offers increased flexibility and scalability, thus creating a significant impact on growth, customer loyalty, and profitability—thereby improving the
overall ability to compete.
Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3030 Product Details
The Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3030 is a combination of Cisco hardware and software that integrates into Dell’s PowerEdge Server Enclosure and
meets the needs of data centers and enterprise customers. The Catalyst Blade Switch 3030 eliminates the cumbersome traditional cable connections
between server and switch. The end result is a smaller subset of cables between the blade switch and your network infrastructure.
The Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3030 makes running a complete business data center more efficient than ever. The data center can grow in concert
with your business, and QoS helps ensure that real-time applications have the right quality and integrity.
The Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3030 delivers ease of connectivity, advanced functionality, and non-disruptive integration with the Dell
PowerEdge Blade Server Enclosure.