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    Chapter 4 Switched Networks

    Modern networks continue to evolve to keep pace with the changing way organizations carry
    out their daily business.

    Users now expect instant access to company resources from anywhere and at any time.

    These resources not only include traditional data, but also video and voice. There is also an
    increasing need for collaboration technologies. These technologies allow real-time sharing
    of resources between multiple remote individuals, as though they were at the same physical
    location.
    Elements of a Converged Network
    To support collaboration, business networks employ converged solutions using voice
    systems, IP phones, voice gateways, video support, and video conferencing, as shown in the
    figure.

    Including data services, a converged network with collaboration support may include the
    following features:

     Call control - Telephone call processing, caller ID, call transfer, hold, and conference

     Voice messaging - Voicemail

     Mobility - Receive important calls wherever you are

     Automated attendant - Serve customers faster by routing calls directly to the right
    department or individual

    One of the primary benefits of transitioning to the converged network is that there is
    just one physical network to install and manage. This results in substantial savings over
    the installation and management of separate voice, video, and data networks.

    Such a converged network solution integrates IT management so that any moves, additions,
    and changes are completed with an intuitive management interface.

    A converged network solution also provides PC softphone application support, as well as


    point-to-point video, so that users can enjoy personal communications with the same ease of
    administration and use as a voice call.
    Cisco Borderless Networks
    With the increasing demands of the converged network, the network must be developed with
    an architectural approach that embeds intelligence, simplifies operations, and is scalable to
    meet future demands.

    ONE OF THE MORE RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN NETWORK DESIGN IS THE


    CISCO BORDERLESS NETWORK.

    The Cisco Borderless Network is a network architecture that combines innovation and
    design. It allows organizations to support a borderless network that can connect
    anyone, anywhere, anytime, on any device; securely, reliably, and seamlessly. This
    architecture is designed to address IT and business challenges, such as supporting the
    converged network and changing work patterns.

    The Cisco Borderless Network provides the framework to unify wired and wireless
    access, including policy, access control, and performance management across many
    different device types.

    Using this architecture, the borderless network is built on a hierarchical infrastructure of


    hardware that is scalable and resilient, as shown in the figure.

    By combining this hardware infrastructure with policy-based software solutions, the Cisco
    Borderless Network provides two primary sets of services: network services, and user
    and endpoint services that are all managed by an integrated management solution. It
    enables different network elements to work together, and allows users to access resources
    from any place, at any time, while providing optimization, scalability, and security.
    Hierarchy in the Borderless Switched
    Network
    Creating a borderless switched network requires that sound network design principles are
    used to ensure maximum availability, flexibility, security, and manageability.

    The borderless switched network must deliver on current requirements and future required
    services and technologies.

    Borderless switched network design guidelines are built upon the following principles:

     Hierarchical - Facilitates understanding the role of each device at every tier,


    simplifies deployment, operation, and management, and reduces fault domains at
    every tier
     Modularity - Allows network expansion and integrated service enablement on an on-
    demand basis
     Resiliency

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