Preparing To Connect To Other Devices - Cisco 93180YC-EX Hardware Installation Manual

Preparing to Connect to Other Devices

To prevent sub-optimal forwarding between endpoints, connect every leaf switch in the fabric to every
Note
spine switch in the same fabric.
Figure 1: Connections Between APIC Clusters, Leaf Nodes, and Spine Nodes

Preparing to Connect to Other Devices

When preparing to connect the fabric devices, consider the following for each type of interface, and gather
all of the required equipment before making the connections:
• Cabling type required for each interface type
• Distance limitations for each signal type
• Additional interface equipment required
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Connecting the Switch to the ACI Fabric