Description
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
