Saturday, February 1, 2020

What makes a good datacenter switch?

I have wondered what really makes a good datacenter switch for a while. Embaracingly, I don't understand why some switches are better than others in the datacenter.

I get the need for things like L3, port speed, and larger TCAM (MAC addresses/routes).

What about buffer size? Any other important factors I'm missing?

Also, why pick a nexus over catalyst? Why hpe comware over an aruba 3810? Incert other comparable brands here. (Sorry if I left out your favorite brand. Those were just the two examples I could think of off the top of my head)

What else have I totally missed?

(Sorry for spelling mistakes. I posted from mobile)



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