DELL WS-CBS3130G-S Data Sheet
Data Sheet
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By providing up to160 Gbps upstream, the VBS provides exceptional performance. In
addition, the VBS can double the bandwidth available to a server.
addition, the VBS can double the bandwidth available to a server.
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Because the VBS appears as a single node, both the Layer 2 and Layer 3 topologies are
greatly simplified, increasing fabric stability and reducing convergence times after a
topology change. The VBS offers several layers of link virtualization, which increases
redundancy and available bandwidth.
greatly simplified, increasing fabric stability and reducing convergence times after a
topology change. The VBS offers several layers of link virtualization, which increases
redundancy and available bandwidth.
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The VBS uses the same Cisco IOS Software interface, MIBs, and management tools as the
rest of the Cisco Catalyst family, which simplifies operations and management, helping
ensure consistent implementation and operation of end-to-end features such as quality of
service (QoS).
rest of the Cisco Catalyst family, which simplifies operations and management, helping
ensure consistent implementation and operation of end-to-end features such as quality of
service (QoS).
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A number of VBS features reduce TCO. Link virtualization increases utilization and reduces
potential port count. Similarly, the capability to mix-and-match 10 Gigabit Ethernet switches
provides customers with a cost-effective migration path. In addition, the advanced
operations and troubleshooting tools reduce operating expenses.
potential port count. Similarly, the capability to mix-and-match 10 Gigabit Ethernet switches
provides customers with a cost-effective migration path. In addition, the advanced
operations and troubleshooting tools reduce operating expenses.
Figure 2. Switches in a rack are treated as a single logical switch
A primary advantage of the VBS architecture is the use of multiple layers of virtualization to reduce
infrastructure complexity. Because the VBS appears as a single node, it simplifies the Layer 2 and
3 topologies, which allows the VBS to be managed as a single logical switch instead of as multiple
physical switches. This same approach reduces overall link count because links can be shared to
increase utilization, which can reduce the number of links actually needed. The operational
simplification extends beyond the reduction of effective switch count through the use of automation.
The VBS provides automated provisioning of new blades to provide true immediately active
operation. Similarly, the VBS offers automated tools such as Cisco IOS Embedded Event Manager
(EEM), Cisco Generic Online Diagnostics (GOLD), and Cisco VFrame Data Center (DC) support to
simplify overall management.
infrastructure complexity. Because the VBS appears as a single node, it simplifies the Layer 2 and
3 topologies, which allows the VBS to be managed as a single logical switch instead of as multiple
physical switches. This same approach reduces overall link count because links can be shared to
increase utilization, which can reduce the number of links actually needed. The operational
simplification extends beyond the reduction of effective switch count through the use of automation.
The VBS provides automated provisioning of new blades to provide true immediately active
operation. Similarly, the VBS offers automated tools such as Cisco IOS Embedded Event Manager
(EEM), Cisco Generic Online Diagnostics (GOLD), and Cisco VFrame Data Center (DC) support to
simplify overall management.