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5400-DC | Core Switch Configuration

Last Updated

Date: 2024-04-09
Location: Globalswitch Datacenter
Status: Production

📋 Overview​

The 5400-DC is the primary core switch infrastructure at the Globalswitch Datacenter, consisting of two Aruba 5406zl2 switches configured in a Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) stack for high availability and redundancy.

Key Features​

  • High Availability: Dual-switch VSF configuration
  • 10G Backbone: Multiple 10Gbps SFP+ modules for high-speed connectivity
  • Redundant Uplinks: Multiple trunk groups for failover capability
  • VLAN Segmentation: 34 VLANs for network isolation

🔧 Hardware Specifications​

Chassis Information​

ComponentDetails
ModelHP Switch 5406Rzl2 (J9850A)
ConfigurationVSF Stack (2 units)
Management IPs• VLAN 222: 10.222.222.100/24
• VLAN 20: 10.255.20.99/24
Serial NumbersSG5AH6K1NT (Commander), SG5AH6K1NV (Standby)
Firmware VersionKB.16.10.0002
VSF Domain ID5400

Module Configuration​

📦 Commander Switch (Member 1)
SlotModule TypeModelDescription
MM1/MM2ManagementActiveSystem Management
A10G SFP+J9993A8-port 10Gbps
B10G SFP+J9993A8-port 10Gbps
C10G SFP+J9993A8-port 10Gbps
D1G CopperJ9990A24-port 1Gbps
EEmpty-Available slot
F1G CopperJ9986A24-port 1Gbps
📦 Standby Switch (Member 2)
SlotModule TypeModelDescription
MM1/MM2ManagementActiveSystem Management
A10G SFP+J9993A8-port 10Gbps
B10G SFP+J9993A8-port 10Gbps
C10G SFP+J9993A8-port 10Gbps
D1G CopperJ9990A24-port 1Gbps
EEmpty-Available slot
F1G CopperJ9986A24-port 1Gbps

VSF Stack Configuration​

ParameterValue
TopologyChain
StatusActive
Port Speed10G
Stack Ports• 1/A8 ↔ 2/A8
• 1/B8 ↔ 2/B8
PriorityCommander: 200, Standby: 100

🖼️ Physical Layout​

Front Panel​

Front Panel View

Rear Panel​

Rear Panel View

SFP+ Modules​

SFP+ Module Detail

🌐 Network Topology​

Connection TypeLocal Port(s)Remote DeviceRemote Port(s)Purpose
Dark Fiber1/D21Aruba-Stack-3810M2/A4HQ Connectivity
Trunk 801/F2, 2/F2SW-ILO-DataCenter47, 48iLO Management

Firewall & Router Connections​

TrunkPortsDeviceInterfacePurpose
Trk951/F23, 2/F23SonicWall-1X2, X3Primary WAN
Trk961/F24, 2/F24SonicWall-2X2, X3Secondary WAN
Trk931/F21, 2/F21SonicWall-1X4, X5Primary MPLS
Trk941/F22, 2/F22SonicWall-2X4, X5Secondary MPLS
Trk911/C7, 2/C7SonicWall-1X30, X31Primary LAN (Fiber)
Trk921/C8, 2/C8SonicWall-2X30, X31Secondary LAN (Fiber)
-1/D1GTT MPLS RouterLAN GE0MPLS Circuit
-2/D22ODIDO GatewayGE0ISP Connection

Network Diagrams​

Connection Legend​

📊 Network Connections Diagram
📊 Server Connections Diagram

⚙️ Configuration​

Quick Access​

System Status​

💻 System Information
System Name        : 5400-DC
Software revision  : KB.16.10.0002
Base MAC Addr      : 5820b1-97b73f

VSF-Member 1 (Commander):
  ROM Version      : KB.16.01.0006
  Up Time          : 97 days
  CPU Util (%)     : 0
  Serial Number    : SG5AH6K1NT
  Memory - Total   : 687,751,168
         - Free    : 491,961,392

VSF-Member 2 (Standby):
  ROM Version      : KB.16.01.0006
  Up Time          : 88 days
  CPU Util (%)     : 0
  Serial Number    : SG5AH6K1NV
  Memory - Total   : 687,751,168
         - Free    : 512,493,256

Network Configuration​

IP Configuration​

VLANIP AddressSubnet MaskPurpose
22210.222.222.100255.255.255.0Management
2010.255.20.99255.255.255.0IPVPN

Routing Table​

DestinationGatewayVLANTypeDescription
0.0.0.0/010.222.222.1222StaticDefault Route
10.222.222.0/24VLAN222222ConnectedManagement Network
10.255.20.0/24IPVPN20ConnectedIPVPN Network

VLAN Configuration​

📋 Active VLANs (34 Total)
VLAN IDNamePurposeJumbo Frames
1DEFAULT_VLANDefaultNo
2nfsStorage - NFSNo
3vmotionVMware vMotionNo
4iSCSIStorage - iSCSIYes
5DMZ-HOTDMZ Hot ZoneNo
6DMZ-COLDDMZ Cold ZoneNo
7-9dmz-web-01/02/03Web DMZ SegmentsNo
10ServerServer NetworkNo
11DMZ-RDWEBRD Web AccessNo
12-14IPS-PRD/ACC/DEVIPS EnvironmentsNo
15dmz-spainSpain DMZNo
20IPVPNMPLS NetworkNo
27-28taaltik-db/webTaaltik AppNo
29dmz-mc-ccbMC CCB DMZNo
30Sanders_LanSanders NetworkNo
68-69WiFi-KMGGuest/Corporate WiFiNo
70ClientsClient DevicesNo
74-76VPNVPN SegmentsNo
86telegraafTelegraaf NetworkNo
95TestNetwerkTest EnvironmentNo
98-99InternetInternet SegmentsNo
222VLAN222ManagementNo
888dmz-wpsWPS DMZNo
999alarmAlarm SystemNo

Trunk Groups​

🔗 Active Trunk Groups
Trunk IDMember PortsConnected DeviceTypePurpose
Trk111/C1, 2/C1CEPH-N04LACPStorage
Trk121/C2, 2/C2CEPH-N05LACPStorage
Trk131/C3, 2/C3CEPH-N06LACPStorage
Trk161/B7, 2/B7KEES1116LACPServer
Trk711/B3, 2/B3CEPH-N01LACPStorage
Trk721/B4, 2/B4CEPH-N02LACPStorage
Trk731/B5, 2/B5CEPH-N03LACPStorage
Trk801/F2, 2/F2SW-ILOLACPManagement
Trk911/C7, 2/C7SonicWall-1 LANLACPFirewall
Trk921/C8, 2/C8SonicWall-2 LANLACPFirewall
Trk931/F21, 2/F21SonicWall-1 MPLSLACPWAN
Trk941/F22, 2/F22SonicWall-2 MPLSLACPWAN
Trk951/F23, 2/F23SonicWall-1 WANLACPWAN
Trk961/F24, 2/F24SonicWall-2 WANLACPWAN
Trk971/A5, 2/A5PVE-AMS-01LACPServer

📊 Monitoring & Discovery​

LLDP Neighbors​

  • Automatic neighbor discovery enabled
  • Regular topology updates
  • Connected device identification

CDP Neighbors​

  • Cisco Discovery Protocol support
  • Cross-vendor device discovery
  • Detailed neighbor information available

📝 Maintenance Notes​

Firmware Management​

ImageVersionSizeDateStatus
PrimaryKB.16.10.000234.2 MB2019-11-02Active
SecondaryKB.15.17.000518.5 MB2015-05-06Backup

Best Practices​

  1. VSF Health Monitoring: Regular checks of VSF link status
  2. Firmware Updates: Schedule during maintenance windows
  3. Configuration Backups: Automated daily backups
  4. Port Documentation: Maintain accurate port mapping
  5. VLAN Management: Document all VLAN changes

🚧 Pending Tasks​

TODO Items
  • Complete cable labeling for all connections
  • Add detailed wire labels in network diagrams
  • Enhance diagram styling for better visibility
  • Document SFP+ transceiver specifications
  • Create automated backup verification process

📚 Related Documentation​

📞 Support Information​

TypeContact
Internal SupportIT Network Team
Vendor SupportHPE/Aruba Networks
Emergency ContactNetwork On-Call
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