Hi Matthias,

Please help me understand how the Cisco switches would connect to ECS.

For example, do you need to connect Cisco switches to the ECS top-of-rack Arista or Dell switches?

Cheers,

/Chris

Hi Matthias,

Any Cisco switch meeting the following requirements is compatible with ECS.

MUST HAVE:

• 2 physical switches (all ECS 10G networks are setup as redundant HA)
• At least 24 10Gbe SFP+ ports per switch
• 1RU footprint per switch assuming that the switch will be installed within the ECS cabinet
• Supports LACP
• Supports Virtual Port-channel (vPC)

PREFERRED:

• Low latency switches

For example, any 10Gbe switch from the Nexus 3000 series will fit these requirements.  For reference, the Nexus 3524/3534-X would be the closest fit to the existing Arista switches.

Cheers,

/Chris

Hi Chris,

the switches should be installed instead of the DELL frontend switches.

KR

Matthias

Hi Chris,

thx for the quick reply!

KR

Matthias