MetaFabric Architectures 1.0 - Virtualized IT Data Center
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Juniper Networks has introduced the Metafabric architecture to enhance the agility and efficiency of data centers, integrating switching, routing, security, and software-defined networks. This architecture accelerates application deployment and delivery while addressing common data center challenges, significantly reducing management tasks. The solution is designed to support a virtualized environment, leveraging partnerships with key industry players like VMware and EMC.
MetaFabric Architectures 1.0 - Virtualized IT Data Center
- 1. The growing popularity and adoption of switching fabrics, new protocols, automation, orchestration, security technologies, and software-defined networks (SDNs) are strong indicators of the need for a more agile network in the data center. Juniper Networks has applied its networking expertise to the problems of today’s data centers to develop the MetaFabric Architecture—a combination of switching, routing, security, software, orchestration, and SDN, all working in conjunction with an open technology ecosystem to accelerate the deployment and delivery of applications for enterprises and service providers. The MetaFabric Architecture addresses the problems common in today’s data center by delivering a network and security architecture that accelerates time to value, while simultaneously increasing value over time. ©2015 by Juniper Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Juniper Networks assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies in this document. Juniper Networks reserves the right to change, modify, transfer, or otherwise revise this publication without notice. ISBN: 978-1-941441-08-4 2 3 4 5 6 7 Juniper Networks Information Experience (iX) DAY ONE POSTER MetaFabric Architectures 1.0 – Virtualized IT Data Center www.juniper.net/posters EDGE ROUTERS CORE SWITCHES EDGE FIREWALLS QFX3000-M POD 2POD 1 QFX3000-M OUT-OF-BAND STORAGE SRX3600 MX240 EX4300 Virtual Chassis Core OOB EMC VNX EX9214 F5 LTM (POD 2) F5 LTM (POD 1) IBM x3750 IBM Flex System + Firefly Host IBM x3750 IBM Flex System + Firefly Host Network Services MetaFabric Architectures MetaFabric Architecture 1.0 Solution Design Highlights Feature Compute and Virtualization IBM Flex System Servers, VMware vSphere 5.1, vCenter Core and Edge Network MX240 Routers, EX9214 Switches Access and Aggregation QFX3000-M QFabric System Layer 2 and Layer 3 Protocols OSPF, BGP, IRB, and VLANs Storage EMC VNX5500 Unified Storage Applications Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Exchange, and WikiMedia Run at Scale High Availability Nonstop Software Upgrade, In-service Software Upgrade, SRX JSRP Cluster, MC-LAG Active/Active with VRRP Class of Service Lossless Ethernet, End-to-end Application Class of Service Implementation Security SRX3600, Firefly Host Remote Access Junos Pulse Gateway SA Network Management Junos Space Network Director 1.5, Security Director Out-of-band Management Network EX4300 Virtual Chassis Application Load Balancer F5 LTM Load Balancer MetaFabric Architecture 1.0 Sizing Options Role Small Medium Large Edge Core Aggregation Access Port Density MX5/SRX1400 QFX3600 QFX3500 336 Ports MX80/SRX3400 QFX3000-M 768 Ports MX240/SRX3600 EX9214 QFX3000-M (x6 PODs) 4032 Ports TM Design and implement an IT data center that supports a virtualized environment to run business-critical applications The MetaFabric Architecture 1.0 solution uses two QFabric systems and each QFabric system acts like a single, large switch requiring only one management IP address for sixteen racks of equipment. In effect, management tasks are reduced by over 90%. Juniper Networks devices use standards-based Layer 3 protocols and interact with VMware vCenter APIs. In addition, this solution includes interoperability with ecosystem partners such as VMware, EMC, IBM, and F5 Networks. Open In this solution, smart workload mobility with automated orchestration and template-based provisioning is provided by using Junos® Space Network Director. SmartSimple 1.0 – Virtualized IT Data Center Get the MetaFabric 1.0 Design and Implementation Guide (DIG) www.juniper.net/documentation