Data Center Architecture with Panduit, Intel, and Cisco

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Data centers with the following requirements are well suited to the EoR topology:
• Existing EoR/MoR networks with BASE-T cabling – currently the most common layout
• Compatibility with existing GbE or slower networks
• Potential for frequent network changes, which are easier to do with structured cabling
• Centralized security and network management
• Sensitivity to down time and strong value on redundancy
• Optimized port utilization
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Nexus 2232TM and Nexus 5000 series switches located in switch cabinets at both ends of the row
Intel Ethernet Server Adapter X520-T2 located in each server
Panduit
®
TX6A
™
or TX6A-SD
™
10Gig
™
Patch Cords connect Intel Ethernet Server Adapter X520-T2 and
Nexus 2232TM to Panduit patch panels at the top of each rack
Panduit
®
TX6A
™
or TX6A-SD
™
10Gig
™
Cable and Jack Modules or QuickNet
™
Pre-terminated Cable
Assemblies connect the patch panels in server cabinet to patch panels in switch cabinet
Panduit SFP+ passive Direct Attach Copper cables connect Nexus 2232TM to Nexus 5000
EoR Architecture
Cisco Nexus 2232TM
Panduit
®
QuickNet
™
OM3/OM4 Fiber Uplinks
to Cisco Nexus 7000
Cisco Nexus 5548UP
Panduit SFP+DAC
Intel Ethernet Server
Adapter X520-T2
Panduit
®
TX6A
™
10Gig
™
Patch Cords
Panduit Category 6A
QuickNet
™
Cable Assembly
Panduit Category 6A
QuickNet
™
Patch Panels
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