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Deploying VSX
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VLAN Shared Interface Deployment - Active Standby Bridge Mode
In this scenario, each individual member connects to pair of redundant switches via a VLAN trunk. All Virtual
Systems in a given member share the same VLAN trunk. The following figure illustrates an example of such
a deployment with active, standby and backup members.
Figure 11-36 Active/Standby bridge mode - shared interfaces
When using the Active/Standby Bridge mode in a high availability deployment, VSX directs traffic to
members according to predefined priorities and member status. In VSLS deployments, VSX distributes the
traffic load amongst members according to a set of predefined preferences.
This deployment scenario is appropriate for very large enterprises.
Virtual Systems in the Bridge Mode
A three layer hierarchical model is appropriate for large, high-traffic network environments. It contains a
mixture of components as described below:
1. A core network, comprised of high-speed backbone switches directs traffic to and from the Internet and
other external networks.
2. A distribution layer, comprised of routers, provides connectivity between the core and the access
layer.
3. An access layer, comprised of redundant LAN switches, forwards traffic to and from internal networks.