[f-nsp] VDX Limits

[Robert Hass]

How big is this arp cache for 8770 ?
It's only limit if you're using L3/routing ?

Rob



On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 4:48 AM, John pp <luklaupdates at gmail.com> wrote:

> I'm currently talking with Brocade about the VDX-8770, it has an usually
> low ARP cache limit however they stated its a software limit not a hardware
> limit.. It seems like SE's don't have a lot of info about this new line.
>
>
> On Wed, Jul 17, 2013 at 10:50 AM, Wilbur Smith <wsmith at brocade.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi Jimmy,
>> While my participation on this list is informal and not sanctioned by
>> Brocade, I'm actually a Brocade SE. You're right in that documentation on
>> the VDX is a bit hard to find if you don't have an account on our support
>> portal. Our scaling numbers on VDX are dependent on both the particular
>> switch and the version of NOS. We've upped the max number of macs, port
>> profiles, and switches per fabric in NOS 3.0. The latest switches also have
>> larger hardware tables to support more macs. A lot of this is dependent on
>> the particular VDX switches you are considering, so I don't want to post
>> the number without checking. If you shoot me a note at wsmith at brocade.comwith the name of your SE, I'll try to make sure you get what you are
>> looking for without ruffling any feathers.
>>
>> Always happy to help you folks!
>>
>> Wilbur
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: foundry-nsp [mailto:foundry-nsp-bounces at puck.nether.net] On Behalf
>> Of Jimmy Stewpot
>> Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 5:12 AM
>> To: foundry-nsp
>> Subject: [f-nsp] VDX Limits
>>
>> Hello,
>>
>> I am interested to know if anyone has experience with the Brocade VDX
>> 6720 line of switches. We are trying to find out what the hardware limits
>> are for the box.. so far no success which is driving us nuts.. We have the
>> distinct feeling that our pre-sales engineer maybe steering us away from
>> any truth.
>>
>> We are specifically interested in the per-port hardware limits like MAC,
>> next-hop and TCAM. We have been burnt before by unusually low numbers on
>> the Bigiron RX.. hoping to not make the same mistake twice.
>>
>> Any feedback would be welcome.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Jimmy.
>>
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