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The network resources for the reference architecture with VxBlock 1000 consist of FEX, fabric interconnects (FI), top-of-rack (ToR) Ethernet switches, and FC switches. The following table shows each network resource and corresponding bandwidth details in VxBlock 1000:
Table 10. VxBlock 1000 network resource and bandwidth details
Component |
Details |
Bandwidth |
FEX |
2 x Cisco UCS 2208 |
160 Gb each between 2208 FEX and 6454 FI |
FI |
2 x Cisco UCS 6454-A |
160 Gb each between 2208 FEX and 6454 FI |
Ethernet ToR switches |
2 x Cisco Nexus 9336C |
400 Gb each between 6454 FI and 9336C ToR |
SAN switches |
2 x Cisco MDS 9148T fabric switch |
256 Gb each between 6464 FI and MDS 9148T |