Network Edge Redundancy - Avaya 8800 Planning And Engineering

Figure 19: Two-tiered architecture with two-switch core plus data center
For specific design and configuration parameters, see Converged Campus Technical Solutions
Guide, NN48500-516 and Switch Clustering using Split-Multilink Trunking (SMLT) Technical
Configuration Guide, NN48500-518.

Network edge redundancy

Provide network edge redundancy. The following figure depicts an distribution switch pair
distributing riser links to wiring closets. If one edge layer switch fails, the other can maintain
user services.
Figure 20: Redundant network edge diagram
Avaya recommends the network edge design shown in
edge design
redundancy if one of the edge or distribution layer switches fails.
Planning and Engineering — Network Design
on page 78. This setup is simple to implement and maintain, yet still provides
Network redundancy
Figure 21: Recommended network
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