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Core/edge With Maximal Config

(current support levels)

The current maximum supported number of edge switches is twenty-four based on the existing data as of
the publication date of this document.
Figure 3-15 Core/edge With Maximal Config
Table 3-6
Identification
Fabric Port Count
Switch Count
12k Chassis Count
Table 3-7
Same Speed Edge Devices
and ISLs
3:1 – 7:1
Publication Number 53-0000251-02
4 x 12000 , 24 x 16-port switches
up to 500 Available Fabric Ports
Core/Edge With Maximal Configuration
24 dge x 2 Core x 1-2 ISLs x 0-4 Trunks (24e x 2c x 1-2i x
0-4t)
up to 512
28 (24 x 16 port switches and 4 x 12000)
2
ISL Over Subscription for Core/Edge With Maximal Configuration
1 Gb Edge Devices/ 2 Gb ISLs
1.5:1 – 3.5:1
SilkWorm 12000 Based SAN Designs
3
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