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Figure 7: QFX3600-I Data Plane and Control Plane Connections
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Related
Documentation
Understanding Node Devices on page 24
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Understanding the QFabric System Data Plane on page 38
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Understanding the QFabric System Control Plane on page 35
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Understanding the QFabric System Hardware Architecture on page 15
Understanding Node Devices
Supported Platforms QFabric System
Node devices in a QFabric system provide a way for servers, storage devices, and external
networks to connect to the QFabric system. By understanding the role of Node devices,
you can design your QFabric system topology to take advantage of the unique benefits
offered by a single-tier data center architecture.
This topic covers:
• Node Device Introduction on page 24
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QFX3500 Node Devices on page 25
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QFX3600 Node Devices on page 26
Node Device Introduction
A Node device in the QFabric system connects either endpoint systems (such as
application servers and storage devices) or external networks to Interconnect devices.
It can be used similarly to the way a top-of-rack switch is implemented in a data center.
Node devices provide an access point to the QFabric system, allowing data to flow into
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