In my prior blog posts, I discussed Dell’s new converged switch, the Dell S5000, and provided links to two Dell S5000 whitepapers I recently published. Now you can see the Dell S5000 converged switch in action within a converged infrastructure employing FCoE. Just visit the following page on Dell’s website here, Dell Tech Center YouTube channel here, or just see the video directly below. Continue reading
Dell Networking S5000 – FCoE Configuration [Video]
Posted in Dell, Dell Compellent, Fibre Channel, Labs, Network Architecture, Networking, Protocols, Technology
Tagged Brocade, Compellent, Compellent SC220, Compellent SC8000, converged infrastructure, converged network, converged networks, Dell Compellent SC220, Dell Compellent SC8000, Dell Force10 S5000, Dell Networking S5000, Dell S5000, Dell S5000 configuration, Dell S5000 converged switch, Ethernet-FC bridge, FC, FC Switch, FCF, FCoE, FCoE configuration, FCoE-FC Bridge, Fibre Channel Forwarder, Fibre Channel over Ethernet, Fibre Channel switch, Froce10 S5000, N_Port_ID Virtualization, NPIV, NPIV Proxy Gateway, S5000, S5000 configuration, S5000 converged switch, SC220, SC8000
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Dell Enterprise Forum Think Tank at DEF 2013
Answering customer questions during the Dell Networking S5000 hands-on lab
Posted in Blogging, Dell, Dell Enterprise Forum 2013, Networking, Tech Events, Technology
Tagged 2013 Think Tank video, DEF, DEF 2013, DEF 2013 Think Tank video, DEF Think Tank video, Dell, Dell Enterprise Forum, Dell Enterprise Forum 2013, Dell Enterprise Forum 2013 Think Tank video, Dell Enterprise Forum Think Tank, Dell Enterprise Forum Think Tank at DEF 2013, Dell Enterprise Forum Think Tank video, Dell Networking, Dell Networking S5000, innovation, Think Tank video, video
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Deploying a Dell PowerEdge M1000e Chassis with Dell Blade Servers and Dell MXL Blade Switches
In this blog I demonstrate how to setup a Dell M1000e chassis with a Dell PowerEdge M620 server and two Dell MXL blade switches [FTOS 8.3.16.2]. The Dell M1000e chassis is part of a larger network composed of three Dell S4810 switches [FTOS 9.1]. Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise is installed on the server. Below is the network diagram for this lab. Continue reading
Posted in Dell, Labs, Network Architecture, Networking, Technology, Windows Server 2008 R2
Tagged 57810S CNA, Broadcom, Broadcom 57810, Broadcom 57810S, Broadcom 57810S CNA, Broadcom CNA, Dell, Dell Force10 MXL, Dell Force10 S4810, Dell M1000e, Dell M1000e chassis, Dell M1000e PowerEdge chassis, Dell MXL, Dell MXL Blade Switch, Dell MXL switch, Dell S4810, Dell S4810 switch, Force10 MXL, Force10 Networks MXL, Force10 Networks S4810, Force10 S4810, M620 server, Open Shortest Path First, OSPF, PowerEdge, PowerEdge M620, PowerEdge M620 server, PowerEdge server, S4810 switch, server, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise
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Dell Networking S5000: Deployment of a Converged Infrastructure with FCoE
Checkout my latest Dell Networking document and learn how to deploy FCoE using the Dell S5000 converged switch: “Dell Networking S5000: Deployment of a Converged Infrastructure with FCoE“. Continue reading
Posted in Brocade, Dell, Dell Compellent, Fibre Channel, Labs, Network Architecture, Networking, Protocols, Storage, Technology
Tagged Brocade, Compellent, Compellent SC220, Compellent SC8000, converged infrastructure, converged network, converged networks, Dell Compellent SC220, Dell Compellent SC8000, Dell Force10 S5000, Dell Networking S5000, Dell S5000, Dell S5000 configuration, Dell S5000 converged switch, Ethernet-FC bridge, FC, FC Switch, FCF, FCoE, FCoE-FC Bridge, Fibre Channel Forwarder, Fibre Channel over Ethernet, Fibre Channel switch, Froce10 S5000, N_Port_ID Virtualization, NPIV, NPIV Proxy Gateway, S5000, S5000 configuration, S5000 converged switch, SC220, SC8000
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Dell Networking S5000: The Building Blocks of Unified Fabric and LAN/SAN Convergence
Check out my latest Dell Networking whitepaper: Dell Networking S5000: The Building Blocks of Unified Fabric and LAN/SAN Convergence. The whitepaper demonstrates and explains the movement from a traditional non-converged LAN/SAN network to a converged LAN/SAN infrastructure and how the Dell S5000 switch is an ideal solution for this transition. The whitepaper focuses on deploying a converged solution with FCoE using a Dell S5000 switch. The building blocks of Unified Fabric with FCoE are discussed in detail. In addition, benefits of moving to a converged infrastructure such as less maintenance and considerable cost savings are discussed. Continue reading
Posted in Brocade, Dell, Dell Compellent, Fibre Channel, Labs, Network Architecture, Networking, Protocols, Storage, Technology
Tagged _Port_ID Virtualization, Brocade, Compellent, Compellent SC220, Compellent SC8000, converged infrastructure, converged network, converged networks, Dell Compellent, Dell Compellent SC220, Dell Compellent SC8000, Dell Force10 S5000, Dell Networking S5000, Dell S5000, Dell S5000 converged switch, Ethernet-FC bridge, FC, FC Switch, FCF, FCoE, FCoE-FC Bridge, Fibre Channel Forwarder, Fibre Channel over Ethernet, Fibre Channel switch, Froce10 S5000, NPIV, NPIV Proxy Gateway, S5000, S5000 converged switch, SC220, SC8000
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Stop by the Dell Networking S5000 Hands-on-Lab at Dell Enterprise Forum 2013
If you’re planning to attend the Dell Enterprise Forum in San Jose, CA from June 4th – June 6th 2013, make sure to stop by the Dell Networking S5000 Hands-on-Lab. I’ll be on-site, and you’ll have the opportunity to configure a converged LAN/SAN network using FCoE with the Dell S5000 converged switch. You will configure the Dell S5000 switch as a NPIV Proxy Gateway and touch every piece of the solution – Dell PowerEdge server, CNA, Dell S5000 switch, Brocade 6505 Fibre Channel (FC) switch, and Dell Compellent storage array (SC8000 controller & SC220 disk enclosure).
Posted in Brocade, Dell, Dell Enterprise Forum 2013, Networking, Tech Events, Technology
Tagged converged LAN/SAN network, convergence, DEF, DEF 2013, Dell Enterprise Forum, Dell Enterprise Forum 2013, Dell Force10 S5000 switch, Dell Networking S5000 Hands-on-Lab, Dell Networking S5000 HOL, Dell S5000, Dell S5000 converged switch, Dell S5000 FCoE switch, Dell S5000 Hands-on-Lab, Dell S5000 HOL, Dell S5000 switch, FCoE, Fibre Channel over Ethernet, Force10 S5000, Force10 S5000 switch, NPIV Proxy Gateway, S5000 converged switch
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Facebook – Not Your Typical Network Engineers
A few weeks ago I got an invite to attend a Facebook Open House event which just occurred yesterday. I usually receive invites to several of these types of events from different companies across Silicon Valley. Being an active developer and working in the high-speed networking field at the same time, I tend to attend many events focused on development but also infrastructure. I usually don’t have time to attend most events, but considering this was the first Facebook invite I had, I wanted to make an effort to attend to get not only a grasp of the technology and culture at Facebook but also get a vibe for the work-life and mentality of employees there. Continue reading
Posted in Facebook Open House 2013, Networking, Tech Events, Technology
Tagged coding, Developer Resources, Edge Network, Facebook, Facebook job, Facebook jobs, Facebook Open House, job, network architecture, network engineer, network engineering, network protocols, networking protocols, programmer, SDN, software defined networking
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The Big Bang, Einstein’s Biggest Blunder, and the Age of the Universe
Ancient galaxy cluster still producing stars
Posted in Astronomy, Physics, Science
Tagged 13.7 billion, 13.7 billion years, Albert Einstein, Annales de la Societe Scientifique de Bruxelles, Big Bang, cosmological constant, Edwin Hubble, Einstein, expanding universe, Friedmann-Lemaitre model, Friedmann-Lemaitre model of general relativity, general relativity, general theory of relativity, Georges Lemaitre, Hubble, Hubble Space Telescope, Hubble's Law, Mount Wilson Observatory, origin of space, origin of space and time, origin of time, Redshift Distance Law of galaxies, space, space and time, time, Universe
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Buying a Converged/FCoE Switch?
I felt the urge to write this article after receiving several inquiries about buying used Cisco Nexus 5010 and Nexus 5020 switches because they are available on some third-party site at large discounts – at least compared to the new Cisco Nexus switches. First, let me mention that both of these switches are EOL. Second, as I always say, whether the switch will work for you or not will depend on your network requirements. Let me mention a few things here to take into consideration when looking at some of these old EOL switches when the thought of saving some $$$$ overwhelm you. Continue reading
Posted in Brocade, Cisco, Dell, Juniper, Network Architecture, Networking, Protocols, Technology
Tagged Adapter-FEX, Brocade, Brocade 6720, Brocade 6730, Brocade converged switch, Brocade FCoE switch, Brocade VDX 6720, Brocade VDX 6730, Cisco, Cisco 5010, Cisco 5020, Cisco 5548UP, Cisco 5596UP, Cisco converged switch, Cisco FCoE switch, Cisco Nexus, Cisco Nexus 5010, Cisco Nexus 5020, Cisco Nexus 5548UP, Cisco Nexus 5596UP, Cisco Nexus switches, Converged switch, Data Center Bridging, DCB, Dell, Dell converged switch, Dell FCoE switch, Dell Force10, Dell S5000, Dell S5000 converged switch, Dell S5000 FCoE switch, Dell S5000 switch, FabricPath, FC, FCoE, FCoE-FC bridging, FCoE-FC bridging capabilities, Fibre Channel, Fibre Channel over Ethernet, Juniper, Juniper converged switch, Juniper FCoE switch, Juniper QFX3500, Nexus 5010, Nexus 5020, Nexus 5548UP, Nexus 5596UP, QFX3500, S5000 converged switch, S5000 FCoE switch, TRILL, VDX 6720, VDX 6730, VM-FEX
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Eclipse IDE for Java EE Developers
One of my favorite development tools at an unbelievably low price – FREE! Can’t get much better than that. Download ‘Eclipse IDE for Java EE Developers’ and give it a try. If you are not much of a Java/J2EE programmer, that’s ok – just download one of the many plugins available for C/C++, Perl, Python, etc. The latest Eclipse release is Eclipse Juno (4.2) SR2. For more information, see the Eclipse website at http://www.eclipse.org/. Continue reading
Posted in Applications, J2EE, Java, Perl, Programming Languages, Python, Technology
Tagged C, C IDE, coding, Eclipse, Eclipse 4.2, Eclipse 4.2 SR2, Eclipse Juno, Eclipse Juno 4.2, Eclipse Juno 4.2 SR2, eclipse.org, IDE, Java, Java IDE, Juno, Juno 4.2, Juno 4.2 SR2, perl, Perl IDE, Programming Languages, Python, Python IDE
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