September 2022
Beginner
736 pages
20h 54m
English
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Chapter 5
Switch Virtualization
Cisco Nexus Series switches support many virtualization options, including Layer 3 virtual routing and forwarding (VRF) instances and virtual device contexts (VDCs). A VRF can be used to virtualize the Layer 3 forwarding and routing tables. VDCs allow the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switches to be virtualized at the device level. Cisco Nexus Series switches also provide operational segmentation into functional planes to segment the functions of the switch into functional layers. This segmentation enables features such as control plane policing (CoPP) that prevent operational disruptions. All these functionalities allow you to establish a stable data center environment with high performance and easy management.
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