Allied Telesis SwitchBlade x8100 Series - Manual (Page 24)

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SwitchBlade x8100 Series | Network Solutions
Solution 5 – SwitchBlade x8100 Series as AMF master
Allied Telesis Management Framework (AMF) is a sophisticated suite of management tools that provide a simplified
approach to network management. Common tasks are automated or made so simple that the every-day running of
a network can be achieved without the need for highly-trained, and expensive network engineers. Powerful features like centralized
management, auto-backup, auto-upgrade, auto provisioning and auto-recovery enable plug-and-play networking and zero-touch
management.
The SwitchBlade x8100 Series can operate as the AMF network master, storing firmware and configuration backups for all other
network nodes. The AMF master enables auto-provisioning and auto-upgrade by providing appropriate files to new network members.
Key benefits of the solution:
■ AMF provides automation of many network administration tasks
■ As the AMF master, the SwitchBlade x8100 stores network back-ups and allows auto-provisioning and auto-upgrade to new
network members
■ High network core resiliency with SBx8100 dual controller chassis
■ High network core reliability with dual load-sharing PSUs
■ No single point of failure with link-aggregation from different line-cards on the core chassis to the distribution switches, and to
servers and network storage
■ High network bandwidth with distribution switches providing multiple 10gigabit uplinks
■ SwitchBlade x8100 with CFC400 can operate as master for AMF networks up to 80 nodes
■ SwitchBlade x8100 with CFC960 can operate as master for AMF networks up to 120 nodes
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