Architecture Flashcards
data center network topology that consists of two switching layers—a spine and leaf. The leaf layer consists of access switches that aggregate traffic from servers and connect directly into the spine or network core. Spine switches interconnect all leaf switches in a full-mesh topology.
Spine-Leaf Architecture
cisco defines 3 layers of hierarchy, the core,distribution, and access each with specific function
3-Tier Architecture
It’s also known as collapsed core design because it’s only 2 layers. In this the distribution layer is merged with the core layer.
2-Tier Architecture
Access layer is commonly referred to as
Network edge
relies on switch clustering such as a virtual switching system (VSS) and stacking technologies such as StackWise, in which multiple physical switches act as a single logical switch
Simplified Campus Design
is an alternative configuration in which Layer 3 is extended all the way to the access layer switches.
Layer 3 Access Layer (router access)
Traditional LAN designs use a Layer 2 access layer and a Layer 3 distribution layer. The distribution layer is the Layer 3 IP gateway for access layer hosts.
Layer 2 Access Layer (STP Based)
is a hop redundancy protocol that is designed to provide redundancy to the gateway router within the organization’s network by the use of a virtual IP address and virtual MAC address
First Hop Redundancy Protocol (FHRP)
is a Cisco-proprietary router redundancy protocol that enables a cluster of routers to cooperate, and all routers are willing to be a default router. All the routers within the cluster will have the same virtual IP address and virtual mac address.
Hot-Standby Router Protocol (HSRP)
is the process of mirroring information between RPs (route processor). This checkpoints Layer 2 protocol states and line card operation.It designates one of the RPs as the active RP and the other as the standby RP, and it also fully instantiates the standby RP and then synchronizes critical state information between the RP
Stateful Switchover Operation (SSO)
The number of time the signal makes one complete up and down cycle in 1 second
Frequency
also commonly referred as the network edge, is where end-user devices
or endpoints connect to the network.
Access Layer
Aggregate access layer switches in a given building or campus. Provides boundary between the layer 2 domain of access layer and layer 3 domain of core layer.
Distribution layer
the backbone and
aggregation point for multiple networks and provides scalability, high availability, and fast
convergence to the network.
Core Layer
HSRP V1 vs V2
V1 - 256 Group
V1 - Mac 0000.0C07.AC.XX
V1 - Multicast 224.0.0.2
V2 - 4096 Group
V2 - Mac 0000.0C9F-FXXX
V2 - Multicast 224.0.0.102
VRRP
Similar to HSRP
Preempt is enabled by Default
Can use same IP
Mac 0000.5e01.00XX
Mcast 224.0.0.18
is a Cisco proprietary solution for load balancing and redundancy in an IP network
GLBP
Mcast Address - 224.0.0.102
Mac - 0007.B40x.xxyy
allows for the forwarding of data packets to continue along known routes while the routing protocol information is being restored following a switchover.
NSF (Non-stop forwarding)
is an ARP Response that was not prompted by an ARP Request. sent as a broadcast, as a way for a node to announce or update its IP to MAC mapping to the entire network.
Gratuitous Arp
Stand-alone wireless deployment.
Autonomous Wireless Deployment
Wireless Deployment where AP loses its Basic service sets (BSS) for wireless users. It joins WLC to become a fully functional
Lightweight AP
Wireless Deployment Design consideration
Capacity
Coverage
Cisco Platform to integrate Real-time location services (RTLS)
Cisco Prime Infrastructure
DNA Centre
Cisco Mobile Experiences (CMX)
Cisco Mobility Services Engine (MSE)
where each mapped area is influenced by an RF calibration template that more closely resembles the actual signal attenuation expe- rienced by the APs and clients.
RF Fingerprinting
Which WLC deployment allow dropping of traffic through local switch
Branch and cloud wireless deployment