Chapter 1: LAN Design

CCNA Exploration 4.0

Overview

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

Introduction to life cycle of a network

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

Enterprise Network

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

Objectives

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

Principles of Design

Redundant Network Design Topologies Hierarchical Network Design g Modular Network Design Secure Network Design Topologies

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

Enterprise Campus Design Methodology

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

Hierarchical Network Model

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

Switched LANs, access layer overview

The hierarchical design model includes the following three layers: The access layer provides users in workgroups access to the network. Th di t ib ti layer provides policy-based connectivity. The distribution l id li b d ti it The core layer provides optimal transport between sites. The core layer is often referred to as the backbone.

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

Enterprise Campus Infrastructure

Access Layer

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

10

Access layer switches

An access layer switch should provide this functionality with low cost and high port density. Catalyst 2950 series Catalyst 2960 series Catalyst 2960 series Catalyst Express 500 series Catalyst Express 520 series Catalyst Express 500 series Catalyst Express 520 series

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

11

Enterprise Campus Infrastructure

Distribution Layer

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

12

Distribution Layer

The purpose of this layer is to provide a boundary definition in which packet manipulation can take place. Networks are segmented into broadcast domains by this layer. layer Policies can be applied and access control lists can filter packets. The distribution layer also prevents problems from affecting the core layer. Switches in this layer operate at Layer 2 and Layer 3. y p y y The distribution layer includes several functions such as the following: Aggregation of the wiring closet connections Broadcast/multicast domain definition Virtual LAN (VLAN) routing Any media transitions that need to occur Security
Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

13

Distribution layer switches

4500 6500

Distribution layer switches are the aggregation points for multiple access layer switches. The switch must be able to accommodate the total amount of traffic from the access layer devices. The distribution layer combines VLAN traffic and is a focal point for policy decisions about traffic flow. For these reasons distribution layer switches operate at both Layer 2 and Layer 3. The following Cisco switches are suitable for the distribution layer: Catalyst 3550/3560 series Catalyst 45 series Catalyst 6500 series
Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com 14

Enterprise Campus Infrastructure

Core Layer

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

15

Core Layer

The core layer is a high-speed switching backbone. If they do not have an associated router module, an external router is used for the Layer 3 function. This layer of the network design should not perform any packet manipulation. Packet manipulation, such as access list filtering, would slow down the switching of packets. Providing P idi a core infrastructure with redundant alternate paths gives i f t t ith d d t lt t th i stability to the network in the event of a single device failure.
Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com 16

Core Layer Switches

6500 4500

In a network design, the core layer can be a routed or Layer 3 core design routed, 3, core. Core layer switches are designed to provide efficient Layer 3 functionality when needed. Factors such as need, cost, and performance should be considered before a choice is made. The following Cisco switches are suitable for the core layer: Catalyst 4500 and 4500-E series Catalyst 6500 and 6500 E series 6500-E

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

17

A Hierarchical Network in a Medium-Sized Business

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

18

A Hierarchical Network in a Medium-Sized Business

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

19

Benefits of a Hierarchical Network

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

20

Implement Optimal Redundancy

The recommended design is redundant distribution layer switches and redundant connections to the core with a Layer 3 link between the distribution switches. Access switches should have redundant connections to redundant distribution switches.

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

21

Managing Oversubscription and Bandwidth

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

22

Hierarchical Network Design Principles

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

23

Network Diameter

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

24

Bandwidth Aggregation

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

25

Redundancy

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

26

Converged Network g

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

27

Current problem

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

28

Legacy Equipment

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

29

Advanced Technology

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

30

New Options

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

31

Separate Voice, Video and Data Networks

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

32

Separate Voice, Video and Data Networks

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

33

Separate Voice, Video and Data Networks

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

34

Solution: converge them all onto a single hierarchical network

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

35

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

36

Traffic Flow Analysis

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

37

Considerations for hierarchical network switches

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

38

User Communities Analysis

User community analysis is the process of identifying various groupings of users and their impact on network performance

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

39

User Communities Analysis

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

40

Data Stores and Data Servers Analysis

When analyzing traffic on a network, consider where the data stores and servers are located so that you can determine the impact of traffic on the network.

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

41

Data Stores and Data Servers Analysis

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

42

Topology Diagrams

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

43

Switch Features

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

44

Switch Form Factors

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

45

Port Density

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

46

Forwarding Rates

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

47

Link Aggregation

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

48

Power over Ethernet

Power over Ethernet (PoE) allows the switch to deliver power to a device over the existing Ethernet cabling

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

49

Layer 3 Functions

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

50

Access Layer Switch Features

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

51

Distribution Layer Switch Features

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

52

Core Layer Switch Features

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

53

Test your knowledge

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

54

Test your knowledge

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

55

Summary

Hc vin mng Bach Khoa - Website: www.bkacad.com

56