ExtremeSwitching™ VDX 6940
The data center is evolving, driving requirements for infrastructure that can support dynamic growth in Virtual Machines (VMs), distributed applications, and Big Data, as well as the transition to cloud-based computing—without compromising performance. The VDX® 6940 and the Extreme VDX family of switches deliver the performance, flexibility, scale, and efficiency essential to modern data centers, including cloud and highly virtualized environments.
VDX switches are designed to help organizations stay ahead of application-driven network change by enabling agile growth through a scale-out architecture. This approach offers three key benefits. First, it enables network expansion as a business grows over time. Data center administrators can horizontally scale spine switches as the number of leaf switches increases. Second, scale-out architecture enables the creation of resilient network fabrics, eliminating a single point of failure and potential downtime. Third, and most important, scale-out network architecture delivers a compelling economic benefit. Unlike scale-up, a scale-out model reduces upfront investment. And by using high-density fixed switches, it lowers the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), reducing power, cooling, and data center space.
• Transforms networks to deliver cloud scale, agility, and operational efficiency with data center fabrics
• Supports 1, 10, and 40 GbE options for optimal flexibility and scale
• Meets today’s application demands with high performance and low latency
• Delivers line-rate throughput for all ports and packet sizes
• Fits into any data center design by leveraging 10 GbE/40 GbE uplinks, Ports on Demand (PoD), and Capacity on Demand (CoD)
• Maximizes network availability with efficiency and resiliency
• Supports storage environments with advanced flexibility
• Automates infrastructure provisioning, validation, troubleshooting, and remediation workflows
