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Avaya Virtual Services Platform
(VSP) – Portfolio Deep Dive
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Virtual Services Platform –
Introducing a New Addition
Virtual Services Platform 8000 Series
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Avaya Core/Fabric Switch Portfolio
 Core Switch for large Data Center and Campus
 High performance & high-density 10 Gigabit
 Ultra-resiliency, scalability, & ready for 40/100 Gigabit
 Where there is a need for sophisticated conventional & virtualized networking
VSP 9000
 Core Switch for large Enterprise Campus & mid-sized (Gigabit-centric) Data
Center
 Environments that value high-availability & high-performance
 Where there is a need for sophisticated conventional & virtualized networking
ERS 8800
 Core Switching solution for mid-market and medium-sized networks
 Provides mass 10 Gigabit for aggregation, plus 40 Gigabit backbone links
 Aggregation Switch in multi-tier networks, or End-of-Row in the Data Center
VSP 8000
 Where there is a need for plug-and-play conventional or virtualized networking
 Satisfies the performance & resiliency needs without the Chassis penalties
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Introducing the Compact Form Factor
The new best-practice for main stream networking
 Game-changing
capabilities
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Higher port density
Better price/port
Lower entry price point
More power efficient
Reduced maintenance
Smaller footprint
Easy scalability
Transition from Modular to Compact
From One-Size-Fits-All to Right-Size
 Chassis penalties avoided
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Confluence of Advancements
Technology trends create a watershed opportunity
 Die Shrink comes to
Networking
Ingredients for Success
 Scale-out port density
combines with better power
& space metrics
Next-Generation
Chipset
Network
Virtualization
Connector
Unification
 Fabric-capable & SDNready
 Flexible for today & strategic
for tomorrow
 Interfaces move from
Modules to Transceivers
 Another problem disappears
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Tipping Point Created
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Improved Resiliency, Superior Value
Compact Form-Factor combines with Switch Cluster
 Equivalent to the Traditional Chassis
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CPU
Switch Fabric
Power
Cooling
Link
Delivering Highly Available for the Edge
Wiring
Closet/Edge
 Resiliency Enhancements
 Physical Independence
 Control Plane Independence
 In-Service Software Upgrades
When Less Is More
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Deployment Flexibility
Switch Cluster Evolves to Empower the Scale-out Core
 Conventional Core
 VLANs
 OSPF, RIP, VRRP, PIM etc.
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Fabric Core
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VLANs, L2 VSNs
 IP Shortcuts, VRRP, Multicast etc.
Virtual IST
MLT
Virtual
IST
MLT
Single, Unified, Logical Core
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Avaya Campus Network Architecture - Fabric
Server
Access
Data Center 1
Core
Campus
Core
Server
Server
Server
Access
Distribution
(optional)
Data Center 2
Core
Server
Virtual Services
Fabric
Server
Virtual IST
- Independent of direct physical links
- Runs over SPB NNI
- Dedicated ISID per Virtual IST to sync information between Switch cluster pair
Campus Core/Distribution using Shortest Path Bridging (SPB) with Virtual
IST for Fabric Edge resiliency
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Avaya Campus Network Architecture - Conventional
Server
Access
Data Center 1
Core
Campus
Core
Server
Server
Server
Access
Distribution
(optional)
Data Center 2
Core
Server
Server
Virtual IST
- Dependent on direct physical links
- Runs over SPB NNI
- Dedicated ISID per Virtual IST to sync information between Switch cluster pair
Campus Core/Distribution using Switch Clustering (SMLT) with Virtual IST (vIST)
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Avaya Virtual Services Platform 8284XSQ
 Uncomplicated, compact format Highlights
& high-performance platform
 Simple to deploy & operate
 Non-blocking, wire-speed, &
 Future-proof performance
latency-optimized
 Proven & feature-rich OS
 Mature, feature-rich, & robust
architecture
 Versatile virtualization capabilities
 Virtualize just the Core, or go to  Reduces TCO & drives faster ROI
Fabric Connect for end-to-end
virtualization
 Unique combination of port
speeds/density &
Front View
features/functionality
Rear view
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What’s the Positioning?
Versatile Capabilities Make for a Flexible Offering
 Ideal positioning for the VSP 8284XSQ:
 Core Switch (typically deployed as a high-availability pair) for small-tomedium Campus networks
 Interconnecting multiple 10GbE-attached Wiring Closets
 Distribution/Aggregation Switch
 40GbE downlinks and 10GbE uplinks
 Deployable in a number of Enterprise networking environments:
 Conventional, multi-tier IP Routed Campus networks
 Fabric-based Campus networks
 Additionally, the high-performance architecture means that it can be
positioned as:
 Data Center End-of-Row Switch
 Tier 3/4 Service Provider & Smaller Hosting Provider networks
 Verticals: All – very broad appeal, everywhere that values simplicity
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What’s the Differentiation?
Delivering ‘Networking 2.0’ Today
 Simplify configuration & operations
 Services can be turned on, anywhere, on-demand, error-free & delayfree
 Realize the full potential of virtualization
 Virtualize just the Core, or seamlessly integrate into an end-to-end Fabric
Connect virtualized network
 Optimized traffic separation
 Ensures regulatory & compliance, and enables multi-tenant partitioning.
Enables PCI without firewalls
 Delivers Autonomic Networking
 Hardware-ready for Fabric Attach to automate full-service delivery of
commodity devices such as IP Phones, Wireless APs, and IP Cameras
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What’s Delivered?
Key Features in the Initial Release, and as Follow-up
 4.0 launches with these key features:
 Avaya VENA Switch Cluster
 L2 (SMLT) and L3 (Routed SMLT) support
 Avaya Fabric Connect
 L2 Virtual Service Networks, Inter-VSN Routing, and IP Shortcut
Routing support
 IPv4 Routing
 RIP, OSPF, ECMP, VRRP, and VRF support
 Follow-on releases will add:
 IP Multicast
 PIM and IGMP support, and Multicast/Fabric Connect
 Avaya VENA Switch Cluster Virtual IST
 Avaya VENA Fabric Attach
 Patent-pending technology that completely automates network
attachment
 Hardware-ready for IPv6 Routing and MACsec
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March 25 – 27th, 2014 І Orlando, FL
Virtual Services Platform 9000
What’s New?
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What’s New in Release 3.4?
New Features, New Capability Highlights
 Hardware
 10-Slot Chassis with Front-to-Back Cooling
 Supports existing CP and I/O modules
 9090SF Switch Fabric modules not supported
 9095SF Switch Fabric Module for the 9010 chassis
 Switching Capacity of 1.4TB each
 Up to 320/640Gbps packet forwarding per I/O slot.
 Software
 Multicast-over-SPB support for Avaya VENA Fabric Connect
 Multicast support for IPv4 Virtualized Routing (VRF)
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VSP 9010 Front-to-Back Cooled Chassis
Cable Management
(routing top and side)
Handles
Front loading I/O and CPU modules
Rear loading Switch
Fabrics
Cooling Modules and
air intake
Power Supplies, front
loading
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VSP 9010 Front to Back Cooled Chassis
Cable management
Vents for I/O air
outlet
I/O Cards (8)
CP Cards (2): 9080CP
SF Card (6): 9095SF
Vents for switch fabric
air outlet
Aux Slot
Cooling Modules (2)
Vents for air intake
Power Supply Units (8)
Power Connectors (8)
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Positioning
VSP 9012 vs VSP 9010
 If density per rack is key requirement, then choose VSP 9012 which
provides an additional 2 I/O slots per system and can support up to 3
chassis per rack.
 If front to back airflow is key requirement then choose VSP 9010.
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What’s next in CY2014?
New Features, New Capability Highlights
 Hardware
 High density 10G I/O module
 48 x 1/10Gbps SFP+ ports
 MACsec capable
 40G I/O module
 12 x 40Gbps QSFP+ ports
 Channelization mode of operation in follow on release
 Software
 Increased ISIS adjacency scaling
 MACsec support in software
 Notes on new I/O modules:
 Will operate with existing Switch Fabric Modules
 Will require High Speed Front Fan Trays on the 9012 chassis
 9010 chassis air-flow designed to support the new high density modules
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Improvements over 1st Generation Line Cards
 Provides 4x performance
 Reduces Watts/Mpps
 Provides hardware support for higher
density 10GigE and 40GE/100GE
clear channel and striped
 Significantly increased system
scalability and performance
 Integrates I/O MAC's and packet
classification functions
 Provides 2x 10GE port density: 24
ports to 48 ports
 Improves Fast Failover Technology
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Positioning VSP 9000 vs. VSP 8000
Comparison
VSP 9000
VSP 8000
Port Density
Advantage
Resiliency
Switch, HW assist
Network
Scaling
Excellent
Good
Future Proof
Advantage
Price per port
Advantage
OPEX
Advantage
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March 25 – 27th, 2014 І Orlando, FL
Virtual Services Platform 4000
What’s New?
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Avaya Virtual Services Platform 4450GSX-PWR+
 Extend the Fabric to the Metro
branch/Distributed
Campus/Multi-service access
Highlights
 Flexible Fabric extension switch
 Simple to deploy & operate
 1Gig Aggregation
 Low cost Fabric Edge device for  Proven & feature-rich OS
Multi-tenant networking
 Versatile virtualization capabilities
 Unique combination of port
 Reduces TCO & drives faster ROI
types/density
 MACsec Ready
 Copper w/PoE+, SFP, SFP+
 Multi-layer, Multi-Service Fabric
Connect capable
 L2, L3 VSNs, IP Shortcuts
 IP Multicast w/Fabric Connect
Front View
Rear View
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What’s Delivered?
Key Features Release 4.0
 Release 4.0 = VSP 4000 Release 3.1 plus these new features:
 VSP 4450GSX Hardware
 12 x 10/100/1000 Mbps IEEE 802.3at PoE+ ports
 36 x 100/1000 Mbps SFP ports
 2 x 1/10 Gbps SFP+ ports
 USB 2.0 port
 MACsec encryption support on the 2 x 1/10 Gbps SFP+ ports
 Software
 MACsec
 TACACS+
 SLAMoN Agent
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Avaya Fabric Connect Multi-tenant/Branch Network Architecture
Extending Virtualization to the Network Edge – Campus, MAN & WAN
Based on
E-LINE
Provider
Service
MACsec
MACsec
MACsec
VSP 9000/8000 as Campus Fabric Core/Distribution switch
VSP 4000 as Multi-tenant demarcation point or as a Multi-service Fabric edge
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March 25 – 27th, 2014 І Orlando, FL
Virtual Services Platform 7000
What’s New?
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Virtual Services Platform 7024XT
Overview & Highlights
 Fit-for-Purpose for Today
Highlights
 Versatile support for 1 or 10
Gigabit Ethernet
 Distributed Top-of-Rack delivers
the Industry’s fastest virtual
backplane
 Fabric Connect delivered directly
to the Server
 Media Dependent Adaptor
flexibility
 Lossless hardware & software
architecture
 Front-back or back-to-front
cooling
 Highly reliable & energy-efficient
 Lightning-fast performance
 Flexible connectivity options
 Delivering mass 1/10 Gigabit
today
 Future-ready for 40/100 Gigabit &
Storage convergence
 Future-Ready for Tomorrow
 Seamless integration of 40/100G
 Data Centre Bridging-ready to
integrate Fibre Channel
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What’s Delivered & What’s Next in CY2014?
Key Features Release 10.3, 10.3.1, 10.3.2
 Release 10.3
 Fabric Connect - SMLT & Stacking with SPB, Transparent UNI
 IPv6 - Automatic address assignment, DHCP Relay, IPv4 Tunneling for IPv6,
Static Routes, VLAN support, OOB Mgmt.
 Security & Resiliency – SSH w/RSA Auth., RO user for telnet/SSH, SLPP Guard,
IGMP w/SMLT
 Serviceability – DDI support, SLAMon Agent, SPB config scripts, MDA hot swap,
Port mirroring
 Licensing requirement removed
 FCoE w/JEDA (Controlled Introduction)
 Fabric Attach Server – demo mode
 Release 10.3.1 – hardware only release
 Introduces the VSP 7024XT
 24 x 100M/1G/10G Base-T ports
 Release 10.3.2
 Introduces the 2-port 40G QSFP+ MDA
 JITC Enhancements
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AN Core Portfolio Positioning 2014
Performance
1/10/40/100 GE
BOSS
VOSS
VSP 8000
VSP 7000
1/10 GE
ERS 8800
VSP 4000 Family
4450
4850
Fabric-enabled
ERS 5000
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Dinesh Rego
Senior Product Line Manager
Avaya Networking – Core & Fabric Products
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40 Gb/s Ethernet (IEEE 802.3ba)
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Concepts
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Benefits
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Addresses the bandwidth demands of today’s applications
Allows high density 10G in a 1U form factor, with
channelization* & breakout cables
Positioning
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Consists of 4 x 10G channels/wavelengths (XLAUI)
40 GBASE-SR4/4x10GBASE-SR* QSFP+ Transceiver
(850nm):
 Reach: up to 100m with OM3 & up to 150m with OM4
fiber
 12-fiber (MMF) cable with MTP®/MPO connector
 8 fibers used, each TX/RX pair operates at 10G
 Can be channelized into 4x10GBASE-SR*
40 GBASE-LR4 QSFP+ Transceiver (based on 1300nm
CWDM):
 Reach: up to 10km over SMF
 Uses wavelengths of 1270, 1290, 1310, and 1330nm.
 Duplex LC Connectors
40 GBASE-CR4 QSFP+ Direct Attach Cables:
 Reach: up to 7m, we offer 1m, 3m, 5m options
Used for Core, ToR, EoR connections
Timelines
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SR4, LR4 Transceivers & CR4 DACs – price list: Mar/Apr,
ship start: early May
Channelized 40Gb/s Ethernet – POI CY15 on VSP 8K, 9K.
*Not part of the IEEE Standard
XLAUI – 40G Attachment Unit Interface
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