Robust Network Security for Mission-Critical Applications
The Cisco UCS 6248UP 48 Ports Fabric Interconnect is a device designed to provide robust network security and infrastructure management for mission-critical applications. It is part of the Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) product line.
The Fabric Interconnect is responsible for connecting all the server, storage, and network devices in the UCS environment. It acts as the central point of management, configuration, and policy enforcement for the entire system.
The 6248UP model has 48 ports and supports both 10 Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) protocols, allowing it to support both data center LAN and storage traffic. It also supports advanced features such as Quality of Service (QoS), Network Admission Control (NAC), and security features like 802.1X authentication.
The device is designed for reliability and high availability, with redundant power supplies and fans, as well as hot-swappable components. This allows for continuous operation and minimal downtime, even in the event of a failure.
Advanced Quality of Service (QoS) Features
The Cisco UCS 6248UP 48 Ports Fabric Interconnect supports advanced Quality of Service (QoS) features, which allows administrators to prioritize and control network traffic based on the importance of the data being transmitted. This helps to ensure that critical applications receive the necessary bandwidth and low latency they require to operate effectively, while also allowing for the efficient use of network resources.
The device supports multiple QoS mechanisms, including Class of Service (CoS) marking, Traffic Shaping, and Rate Limiting. These mechanisms can be used to prioritize network traffic based on various criteria, such as application type, IP address, or port number.
For example, traffic from a high-priority application, such as a database server, can be marked with a higher CoS value to indicate that it should receive preferential treatment when competing with other network traffic. Similarly, Traffic Shaping can be used to control the rate at which data is transmitted, preventing a single application from monopolizing the network and affecting the performance of other applications.
The 6248UP Fabric Interconnect also supports the application of QoS policies across multiple physical and virtual servers, making it easier to manage network traffic in a multi-tenant environment.
In conclusion, the advanced QoS features of the Cisco UCS 6248UP 48 Ports Fabric Interconnect make it an ideal solution for mission-critical applications that require reliable and predictable network performance. These features help to ensure that critical applications receive the necessary bandwidth and low latency they require, while also providing efficient use of network resources.
Redundant and Resilient Network Architecture
The Cisco UCS 6248UP 48 Ports Fabric Interconnect is designed with a redundant and resilient network architecture to ensure high availability and reliability in mission-critical environments. This architecture helps to minimize downtime and ensure that critical applications receive the necessary network resources they require to operate effectively.
The device has two active/active Fabric Interconnects that work together to provide a highly available network infrastructure. If one of the Fabric Interconnects fails, the other automatically takes over to ensure that the network remains operational. Additionally, the Fabric Interconnects are designed with redundant power supplies and fans, allowing them to continue operating even in the event of a failure.
The 6248UP also supports a variety of high availability features, such as Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), which helps to provide redundancy and improve network resiliency by combining multiple physical links into a single logical link. This helps to ensure that the network remains operational even if one of the physical links fails.
Additionally, the device supports Network Fault Tolerance (NFT), which allows for automatic failover of network connections in the event of a failure. This helps to ensure that critical applications receive the necessary network resources they require to operate effectively, even in the event of a network failure.
Detail Description
- Type: Networking
- Sub-Type: 48 port
- Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number: UCS-SP-INFRA-FI
- Brand Name Cisco
Item Description
- UCS 6248UP 48 Port Fabric Interconnect 12p LIC/0psu.
- Product Type: Cisco UCS 48-port Fabric Interconnect
- Active Port: 12 port
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Network Interface Cards
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Switches
Users will find ethernet switches to help provide some sort of central connection area for cables from servers, workstations, and peripherals. These switches work in different types of topology. Most of the options found here at AllHDD are active, helping to amplify network signals electrically as it moves from one network device to another. Switches have different port configurations to help IP addresses respond to each broadcast. There are options available for different applications.
Hubs
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Repeaters
The strength of a signal reduces as it passes through a cable. This brings about the necessity of boosting signal; repeaters are the best devices to offer this level of functionality. The repeaters help to amplify network signals electrically, then rebroadcast them to other connected networks. These repeaters can function as separate devices, or users can incorporate them into separate concentrators.
An example of where users can employ repeaters is in a local area network (LAN), where a star topology is used with unshielded twisted-pair cabling. Their best application would be when the total length of the user's network cable goes beyond the standards of the cable being employed.
Wireless Adapters
Users can employ wireless adapters in their portable devices, including laptops, IP phones, and tablets. They work perfectly with computer systems and devices with open USB ports or expansion slots. A wireless adapter is also reliable networking hardware for fast and robust network connection. They can also be employed in commercial workstations with other networking devices connected to a central console for better wireless coverage.
Bridges
Bridges allow users to segment a large network into smaller and more efficient units. A bridge is also the go-to device for adding a new network to an older wiring scheme for an up-to-date networking scheme. Users can employ the bridge models available to monitor traffic information on different sides of the network.
This helps users to pass loads of information to the desired location. Most of the options you'll find can automatically detect the address of the networking devices connected to the bridge. Other applications include the inspection and broadcast of every message from side to side. This enables optimum network performance.
Firewalls
These are the best networking devices that help users filter the traffic that enters and leaves their private networks. This helps prevent hackers, viruses, and other threats from gaining access to users' networks and data. Users can install these devices at the entrance of the network connection to protect the network.
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