What is VPC
--> Virtual Port Channel is a special type of EtherChannel between two switches instead of one. --> VPC is a part of the multi-chassis EtherChannel family similar to VSS. --> VPC is cisco technology found in nexus platform. --> VPC provides redundancy and dual activ…
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What is Fabric Extenders
--> Cisco launched the Nexus 2000 Fabric Extender series in 2009. --> Fabric Extender Switch can't be used as a standalone Ethernet switch, it should be used as remote line card for parent switch. --> An FEX has no management interface, but instead has to be connec…
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What is the difference between Top of Rack and End of Row?
--> When there are a lot of servers in a Data Center needs to be connected then we use two popular network designs used in such circumstances – TOR (Top of Rack) and EOR (End of Row) TOR ( Top Of Rack) --> In TOR, there is one or two access switches are installed on the t…
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