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Title: AFCS Application Data Center and Lab Physical Layer Automation


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AFCS Application Data Center and Lab Physical
Layer Automation
  • Larry Cantwell
  • 609-518-4096
  • larry.cantwell_at_onpathtech.com
  • December 2008

2
Present Mode of Operation
  • Historically data centers and test labs use
    mechanical patch panels to provide physical
    connectivity.
  • This approach has a number of issues that can be
    associated with it
  • Operational expenses associated with moving patch
    cords when needed.
  • User must be present in the subject environment
    to make physical layer moves thus minimizing
    ability to share equipment remotely.
  • The probability of cable mistakes and breaks is
    high.
  • The physical rats nest of cabling that can
    accumulate over time.

3
Physical Layer Automation Example
Traditional Application
Automated Physical Layer
Switches Routers
Storage
Servers
Analyzers
Layer 0 Switch
4
Benefits of the Application
  • Benefits
  • Cable once and manage physical connectivity in a
    hands off fashion.
  • Facilitate a secure locked down facility where
    changes are made based on access privileges and
    an audit trail is present.
  • Enable a centralized passive monitoring approach.
  • Enable a more resilient network by constantly
    monitoring and re-driving circuits and providing
    automated circuit failover
  • Reduce operational expenses.

5
Benefits of the Application
  • Who can benefit from the application
  • Data center owners
  • Lab Networks
  • Disaster recovery providers and applications
  • Carrier hotel owners
  • Challenges
  • Capital expense justification for large scale
    deployment is still under investigation
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