Data Center Networking

  • [ACP-DC Training #5] Data Center Network Architecture

    Today, I would like to discuss data center network architecture. When designing a data center, many factors are considered, such as its purpose, size, and future scalability. The architecture is then designed to align with these factors, taking into account available budget and time. Let's explore the different architectures available, as well as the characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of each. 1-Tier Design 1-Tier…

  • [ACP-DC Training #4] Building a Data Center Network

    We have finally successfully completed the first step of building the data center network. Over the past period, we have understood the basic overview of the data center network and secured sufficient important resources and materials, namely the necessary products (hardware) and technologies (protocols). This process can be likened to an architect understanding blueprints and preparing the required materials before constructing a building. From now on, we will actually utilize these prepared resources to…

  • [ACP-DC Training #3] Data Center Technology

    Last time, we discussed the robust hardware products of data centers. While physical equipment such as servers, storage, and switches are important, what truly makes a data center 'smart' are the various technologies running on top of this hardware. Simply put, data center technology refers to the various protocols configured on switches. These protocols efficiently [manage] the applications and workflows that are the core of the data center…

  • [ACP-DC Training #1] Introduction to Data Center Networks

    The HPE Aruba Networking Certified Professional – Data Center (ACP-DC) certification tests the knowledge and skills required to design, deploy, and manage secure, scalable, and resilient high-performance data center network infrastructure based on HPE Aruba Networking data center products. New, simplified, scalable, and automated for virtualized computing, storage, and the cloud…

  • HPE Aruba Networking Data Center Portfolio

    AOS-CX switch products provide powerful hardware and a smart operating system for building data center networks. These switches offer high performance and flexibility across a variety of models, while enhancing management efficiency, offering an optimized solution for the demands of modern data centers.

  • Data Center Switches for Gen AI/ML

    Artificial intelligence is being used across all industries and sectors and is establishing itself as a universal requirement. AI-based solutions are essential for analyzing incoming data to gain insights and support real-time decision-making using task-specific AI models, such as machine learning and natural language processing (NLP). Infrastructure requirements for GenAI (Generative AI) on a large scale…

  • HPE Aruba's New 400GbE Switch

    Many companies around the world are more than doubling their investment in digital transformation starting with the pandemic. This innovation continues and offers various benefits. As the adoption of artificial intelligence and intelligent edge computing accelerates, data provides better insights and identifies necessary operational actions. Furthermore, augmented/virtual reality, 5G wireless environments…

  • From Data Center to Center-of-Data

    According to Gartner, “by 2025, infrastructure strategies will integrate on-premises, colocation, cloud, and edge delivery options.” This represents tremendous growth compared to the mere 201 TP3T in 2020. This signifies a significant architectural shift, requiring workloads to be located closer to the edge environments where data is generated. However, many corporate IT organizations [are] acknowledging these…

  • Bringing networks and security services closer together

    Businesses with a specific purpose require more data, applications, and workloads to support their goals. Intelligent Edge can bring significant change to these businesses. Entrusting this power of data-driven insights and real-time action to frontline employees or machines performing critical tasks is incredibly innovative. However, realizing this power…

  • Announcing the ArubaCX 10000 Series

    Aruba has announced the ArubaOS-CX 10000 Series Switch, the industry's first distributed services switch family. Distributed services switches help enterprises deploy software-defined stateful services where data is generated and processed today. By eliminating legacy appliances or host-based software, this enables the deployment of modern applications and the hybrid cloud infrastructure required by IT organizations…