Benefits

MultiCluster
  • Introduction
  • Nexus One Fabric
  • System Access
  • Site1 Fabric (Greenfield)
  • Validate Site1 Fabric
  • External L3
  • Validate ExtL3
  • Site2 Fabric (Brownfield)
  • Validate Site2 Fabric
  • Inter-Site Network
  • Unified Management
  • Fabric Groups
  • Validate MultiClstr Fabric
  • Network as Code
Key Features and Benefits

Key Features and Benefits

After confirming that connectivity between sites is operational, this section outlines key benefits of utilizing MultiCluster within your environment.

Cisco Nexus Multi-Cluster Connectivity enables administrators to manage multiple Nexus Dashboard clusters through a single, unified interface. This capability provides a consolidated view of all connected clusters and their associated resources, streamlining management and centralizing control across networks in multiple data centers.

  • Unified Management Interface

    Delivers a centralized, single-pane-of-glass view of all connected clusters, including their fabrics, services, and configurations, enabling seamless oversight.

  • Streamlined Administration

    Empowers administrators to efficiently manage multiple clusters from a single interface, reducing operational complexity and enhancing productivity.

  • Scalable Architecture

    Facilitates effortless expansion and management of data centers across diverse geographic locations, supporting dynamic business growth.

  • Centralized Network Control

    Provides a unified control point for network administration, simplifying policy management and expediting troubleshooting processes.

  • Robust Disaster Recovery

    Enhances resilience by enabling management of multiple clusters from a single location, ensuring continuity even during cluster outages.

  • Comprehensive Global Visibility

    Offers a consolidated view of all connected sites and their operational status, enabling rapid identification and resolution of issues and performance bottlenecks.

Step 1 - Navigate MultiCluster

  1. Click All Clusters
  2. Click Overview

This lab exercise has resulted in the creation of four distinct fabrics, as outlined below:

  • Site1 - Raleigh, US
  • Site2 - Sydney, AU
  • ExtL3 - Raleigh, US
  • ISN - Madrid, ES

At the bottom of the page, you will find the following key sections, each represented by an icon:

  • Anomaly Level
  • Advisory Level
  • Clusters
  • Fabrics
  • Inter-Fabric
  • Switches

To explore the advantages of utilizing MultiCluster, select the Switches icon. This action will present a detailed inventory of all switches within the network, including critical information such as health status, model, software version, and operational details.

  1. Click Switches

In conclusion, Cisco Nexus Multi-Cluster Connectivity delivers a robust solution for managing and administering multiple Cisco Nexus Dashboard clusters, providing a centralized, scalable, and streamlined approach to network management across diverse data center environments.

Continue to the next section where we will be introducing Network as Code and new way to automate Nexus Dashboard.