In each of the following topologies, all servers are built with a dual or quad port 25 GbE mezzanine card. The mezzanine card can be installed in either mezzanine slot A or B, or both slots.
Qlogic 25GbE mezzanine cards are not supported with the Z9432F-ON and MX8116n architecture.
When using the 25 GbE dual port mezzanine card, the Z9432F-ON port-group should be in unrestricted mode and the port mode set for 25g-4x.
When using the 25 GbE quad port mezzanine card, the Z9432F-ON port-group should be in restricted mode and the port mode set for 25g-8x.
For further configuration details, see the examples in the Full Switch section in this chapter
Single fabric. Applies to both dual port and quad port NICs.
The 25 GbE single fabric topology in the following diagram shows the basic connections for up to eight MX760c server modules. Each MX760c server module has a 25 GbE mezzanine card installed in its mezzanine A slot.
This example shows Fabric A populated with two MX8116n FEM. Additional chassis can be added to the deployment using the same methodology: connecting successive chassis to the Z9432F-ON FSE pair.
For detailed information on MX8116n port mapping, see the MX8116n port mapping section in this chapter.
Dual fabric combined fabrics. Applies to both dual port and quad port NICs.
The 25 GbE dual fabric topology in the following diagram shows the basic connections for up to eight MX760c server modules. This example shows Fabric A and Fabric B populated with two MX8116n FEM in each fabric. Additional chassis can be added to the deployment using the same methodology: connecting successive chassis to the Z9432F-ON FSE pair.
For detailed information on MX8116n port mapping, see the MX8116n port mapping section in this chapter.
Dual fabric separate fabrics. Applies to both dual and quad port NICs.
The 25 GbE dual fabric topology in the following diagram shows the basic connections for up to eight MX760c server modules. This example shows Fabric A and Fabric B populated with two MX8116n FEM in each fabric.
This example shows Fabric A and Fabric B connecting to two different networks. The MX760c server module in this case has two mezzanine cards, each connected to a separate network.
Additional chassis can be added to the deployment using the same methodology: connecting successive chassis to the Z9432F-ON FSE pair.
For detailed information on MX8116n port mapping, see the MX8116n port mapping section in this chapter.