Fausto Vaninetti
Technical Solutions Architect
EMEAR Specialists - Datacenter
Articles
Cisco MDS 9000 FSPF Link Cost Multiplier: Enhancing Path Selection on High-Speed Storage Networks
5 min read
Cisco supports the design and implementation of high-speed Fibre Channel fabrics, leading a change to the traditional FSPF link cost calculation for 128 Gbps serial interfaces due to the Cisco-only capability to create logical links with up to 16 members.
25G FCIP with MDS 9220i: A Better Way For SAN Extension
4 min read
New trends in datacenter networking, and uncertainties on the data-dependent compression ratio, are clearly suggesting that 25G FCIP is the best approach to address remote data replication needs. Cisco MDS 9220i is what you need for your high-performance and secure SAN extension projects.
Addressing the noisy neighbor syndrome in modern SANs
7 min read
Cisco MDS 9000 Series provides all necessary capabilities to eliminate the noisy neighbor syndrome at the storage network level. By combining proper network design with high-speed links, congestion avoidance techniques such as DIRL, slow drain analysis and SAN Insights, IT administrators can deliver an optimal data access solution on a shared network infrastructure.
Cisco UCS and Cisco MDS
3 min read
The joint adoption of Cisco UCS compute systems and Cisco MDS 9000 Series of storage networking switches provides a significant benefit to the enterprise: advanced design options, easier management and better support.
Cisco 64G Module: Enabling The Most Power Efficient SANs
3 min read
Current sustainability efforts require power-efficient solutions that can deliver more bandwidth at a reduced wattage. Cisco recently introduced 48 ports on the Cisco MDS 9700 64-Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module, a real technological breakthrough. Increased bandwidth, combined with approximately 40% decrease in power consumption makes it about 7 times more power efficient than its predecessor.
How to easily collect Cisco MDS 9000 log files
3 min read
Troubleshooting MDS 9000 fabrics starts from collecting tech-support files and contacting the Cisco TAC. What is the suggested approach for doing so?
Boosting Day2 Operations with Detect-React Capabilities on Cisco MDS 9000 Switches
6 min read
Data volumes keep growing, budgets are not. The workforce is highly mobile and distributed, applications live within hybrid-clouds, the edge of networks is now hosting data and cybersecurity is clearly a top priority.
Congestion: SAN compared to a Highway System – Part 2
4 min read
SAN congestion is a real challenge and can manifest in different ways. In order to exemplify the concepts, we compare the SAN to a highway system. This blog has two parts.
Congestion: SAN compared to a Highway System – Part 1
4 min read
SAN congestion is a real challenge and can manifest in different ways. In order to exemplify the concepts, we compare the SAN to a highway system. This blog has two parts.
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