Extreme Fabric Connect

The VSP 7400 Series supports Extreme Fabric Connect technology. Based

on an extended implementation of the Shortest Path Bridging (SFB)

standards of IEEE 802.1aq, Fabric Connect offers you the ability to create a

Layer 2 and Layer 3 virtualized network that simplifies network provisioning

and reduces strain on network and IT teams. This allows your network to

become a single cloud, as Fabric Connect instantly propagates all the end

points’ service attributes to every other node within your network’s fabric.

Fabric Connect delivers an edge-only provisioning model that seamlessly

integrates with orchestration and automation, eliminates the need to

configure network-wide VLANs, and removes the risk of network loops.

The VSP 7400 also natively supports Fabric Extend, a feature of Fabric

Connect that extends Fabric Connect's simplified provisioning and

virtualization services over an intermediate, Layer 2 or Layer 3-based third-

party network. For example, Fabric Extend allows you to connect two

Fabric Connect environments or islands over a Service Provider WAN, such

as MPLS or Ethernet WAN.

Advanced Layer 3 Services

The VSP 7400 Series supports advanced Layer 3 services, including IPv4

and IPv6 dynamic routing as well as IP multicast services. This enables it to

satisfy conventional IP routing deployments in addition to its fabric-based

services.

VSP 7400 models support Distributed Virtual Routing (DVR) leaf services,

VXLAN Gateway services, as well as IP routing technologies (such as

RIPv1/2, RIPng, and OSPFv2/v3), multicast services (such as PIM-SM/SMM,

IGMP v1, 2, and 3), and Fabric Connect to PIM gateway.

Network Intelligence

The VSP 7400 Series can provide intelligent insight to your network via its

native analytics capabilities, which include line-rate, hardware accelerated

IPFIX, and sFlow for the analysis of traffic flow data through the switch.

These tools enable VSP 7400 models to provide visibility into both your

network and applications so you can make data-driven decisions without

the need for expensive sensors or collectors.

Integrated Application Hosting

VSP 7400 models support Extreme’s Integrated Application Hosting

which leverages the switch’s hardware and software to run onboard

applications without impacting switch or network performance. This

enables organizations to run a Guest VM to deploy third-party or custom

applications and tools for real-time visibility or to meet specific business

or operational needs. This can help improve network visibility and

performance while reducing operational costs.

Figure 1: Extreme Integrated Application Hosting on VSP 7400

Series

Cloud-Based Network Management

The VSP 7400 Series can be managed by ExtremeCloud IQ and

ExtremeCloud IQ—Site Engine for centralized switch management, giving

you a consolidated view of users, devices, and applications across

wired and wireless networks. Simple on-box management functions are

delivered by a web-based GUI, and a generic command-line interface (CLI)

is available for manual configuration.

Zero-touch provisioning lets you quickly bring new switches online, and a

granular view of devices, ports, and users enables efficient inventory and

network topology management.

Ansible Network Modules

The VSP 7400 Series is compatible with Ansible Network modules, which

can be used to configure, test, and validate existing network state on the

entire VSP family of devices. These modules work with your VSP 7400

switch to deliver the benefit of simple, powerful, agentless automation to

your network administrators.

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