design network topology and upgradation from 1G to 10G

[Daps]

Hi,

we are in process to upgrade Network bandwidth from 1G to 10G with eliminating single point of failure.  Attached diagram for your reference.

Point 1 - Earlier there is only one switch (L2) and single port of Router. Now, we use ASR Cluster and Stack switch for high availability and redundancy.

PLAN - we are planning to create ETHERCHANNEL on both end. (ASR and StackSWITCH)

Point 2 - With the help of CHECKPOINT support team, We are planning to create Bond of 2 Ports and connect each port to both the Stackable switches.

PLAN - We are configured the ports as Trunk on switches.

Point 3 - ACI Side, We are creating VPC domain with 2 Leaf switches and connect cables as per diagram.

Whether this scenario works or not and please share any suggestions.

[balaji.bandi]

i would suggest to go wth Cat 9300 (instead of 3850) - Cat 9500 (if you have budget )

Any reason why ToR Catalyst switch, why not nexus 9K or FEX ? ( for server connectivty)

[Daps]

3850 was purchased earlier. So, we are planning for it. We have 93180 (leaf) and some cat switches as ToR.

As per attached diagram , my scenario works or not.

[balaji.bandi]

High level works, (but use the right switch right environment, that is what i was trying to impose you)

if you looking the only opinion on the drawing and setup works, yes. 

Note: some switches not meant to be DC Switches.

[Daps]

You are right, we, the network team,have  proposed for 9300 series switch to the client. However client is not interested. Thus we have no option rather thn using 3850.

[balaji.bandi]

Fare Enough as long you mentioned risk here..

you can deploy the concept you thinking..

[Mark Malone]

if using ACI and 10GB 92340s are good switches , we have a few of them in ACI mode and they run NX mode too , with 10/40/100 GB , cheaper than cat 38s too and longer life , your customer wont get support as ling with older models