Source: “Defining Characteristics of QFabric” by Pradeep Sindhu. To learn more, visit http://Ez.com/pradeep

THE 7 DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS OF QFABRICThe architectural foundation of data centers for the next decade

7. Single logical device:that is highly reliable and scalable.

4. Linear cost and power scaling:

The cost and power consumption of QFabric increases linearly with the

number of interfaces.

5. Support of virtual networks

and services:from any interface to

any other interface without compromising

other properties.

3. No packet drops:Dynamic management ensures the data arrival rate matches the departure rate.

2. Low latency:Only microseconds at small scale and only about 10 microseconds at the very largest scale.

1. Connect to any interface within the network: Send and receive data to and from any set of interfaces without restrictions.

6. Modular distributed implementation:Built using a set of modular

hardware and software components that are highly

reliable and scalable.

QFabric is a quantum leap forward in data center networking speed, scale and e�ciency.

Advantages over Cisco Nexus deploying FabricPath and vPC for a 6000 port configuration

Up to 10 times faster 77% less power

A 9 fold reduction in operating resources

90% less floor space

10%

1/5 the carbon emissions

1 device to manage vs.

193 devices to manage