Web Hosting : Question regarding network architecture

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This web hosting thread started by tulix on 31 October 2008

We are planning to switch to the new (for us) network architecture.

Right now we are using 3 x 65xx core routers and then 35xx distribution and 29xx for each rack. For high bandwidth usage we are plugging servers directly to 35xx switches. Problem is management and potential bottlenecks, as well as distribution of our 10 Gb/s connections.

We are planning to switch to 2 layer architecture.

Keep 3 x 65xx core routers but for the next layer to use 6513 switches with 10 Gb/s connections in between. And have servers plugged in directly to 6513s. More expensive and mess with longer cables but much easier to manage a mix of high/moderate bandwidth customers.

I am interested in your opinion – what would be pluses and minuses for each solution. Is that OK in your opinion to pay money for 6513s (also you have to have sup720 to use with 10 Gb/s module) for convenience and guarantying that customers will get promised bandwidth at any time, without any bottleneck on the network?

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