Abstract
IBM® j-type data center solutions running Junos software (from Juniper Networks) provide operational agility and efficiency, dramatically simplifying the network and delivering savings. With this solution, a network design has fewer devices, interconnections, and network tiers. Beyond the cost advantages, the design offers the following key benefits:
- Reduces latency
- Simplifies device management
- Delivers significant power, cooling, and space savings
- Eliminates multiple system failure points
- Performs pervasive security
The high-performance data center is built around IBM j-type e-series Ethernet switches, m-series routers, and s-series firewalls. This new family of powerful products helps to shape the next generation of dynamic infrastructure. IBM j-type e-series Ethernet switches meet escalating demands while controlling costs. IBM j-type m-series Ethernet routers are high-performance routers with powerful switching and security capabilities.
This IBM Redbooks® publication targets IT professionals who sell, design, or administer IBM j-type networking solutions. It provides information about IBM j-type Ethernet switches and routers and includes the following topics:
- Introduction to Ethernet fundamentals and IBM j-type Ethernet switches and routers
- Initial hardware planning and configuration
- Other configuration topics including Virtual Chassis configuration, Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3 configurations, and security features
- Network management features of Junos software and maintenance of the IBM j-type series hardware
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Fundamentals of Ethernet networking
Chapter 2. Introduction to IBM j-type Ethernet switches and routers
Chapter 3. Initial hardware planning of IBM j-type Ethernet switches and routers
Chapter 4. Fundamental concepts of the Junos operating system
Chapter 5. Initial configuration
Chapter 6. User interface
Chapter 7. Virtual Chassis
Chapter 8. Layer 1: Configuration
Chapter 9. Layer 2: Switching configuration
Chapter 10. Layer 3: Routing configuration
Chapter 11. Class of service
Chapter 12. Security
Chapter 13. System management
Chapter 14. Maintenance and analysis
Appendix A. Preferred practices for networking