As the size of our networks grew during the last decade, we saw a shift from classical 3-tier network architectures to a flatter and wider Spine-and-Leaf architecture. With its fully meshed connectivity approach, Spine-and-Leaf architecture provided us with the predictable high-speed network performance we were craving and reliability in our network switch fabric.
EDGE™ 4x4 Mesh Module
EDGE™ 4x4 Mesh Module
Principles of Scaling a Leaf-and-Spine Fabric:
- The main building blocks are Network Leaves and Network Spines.
- Hosts can only be connected to Leaf Switches
- All Leaf Switches must be connected to all available Spine Switches
- The uplink port count on the Leaf Switch determines the maximum number of Spine Switches.
- The Spine Switch port count determines the maximum number of Leaf Switches
- These principles influence the way Switch manufacturers design their equipment
Whether you’re already using spine-and-leaf architecture or if you’re migrating soon, we can help you make the most of your data center space. By including Corning’s EDGE solutions and EDGE™ mesh modules in your plan, you can reduce:
- Space and congestion by 75 percent
- Insertion loss by 10 percent
- Deployment costs by 45 percent compared to traditional LC duplex breakouts
Tools & Resources
Bill-of-Materials Tool
Bill-of-Materials Tool
Forget the guesswork. We can help you select the fiber optic and copper products you need for your enterprise network or data center with our configurable online bill-of-materials tool.
Forget the guesswork. We can help you select the fiber optic and copper products you need for your enterprise network or data center with our configurable online bill-of-materials tool.
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Authorized Distributors
Corning works in close cooperation with a wide range of qualified intermediaries including installers, distributors and network design planners throughout EMEA. Our distributors have robust programs for end users, contractors and installers and are ready to support your needs.
Corning works in close cooperation with a wide range of qualified intermediaries including installers, distributors and network design planners throughout EMEA. Our distributors have robust programs for end users, contractors and installers and are ready to support your needs.
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Network of Preferred Installers
Our innovative network-style program connects your business today to the tools, solutions, and rewards that you need for a more profitable tomorrow.
Our innovative network-style program connects your business today to the tools, solutions, and rewards that you need for a more profitable tomorrow.
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See the Light® Training Program
We are committed to educating our customers, providing quality real-world fiber optic training on latest products and applications, ensuring you will always receive the most up-to-date and industry specific knowledge.
We are committed to educating our customers, providing quality real-world fiber optic training on latest products and applications, ensuring you will always receive the most up-to-date and industry specific knowledge.
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