51031-00 A 3-13 ArchitectureApproachThe test configuration described in this section was installed and validated at theQLogic NETtrack Developer Center (NDC) located in Shakopee, MN. The NDCprovides QLogic customers and alliance partners with the test tracks andengineering staff to test interoperability and optimize performance with the latestserver, networking, and storage technology.Process SummaryTo establish a repeatable process, the team created a converged network in theNDC and installed a validation environment based on JDSU hardware andsoftware. Screen shots and trace data were captured to show the results from theseven-step validation process, and to demonstrate the various DCB functions.Reference Architecture DescriptionArchitecture OverviewFigure 3-1 illustrates the unified Ethernet infrastructure enhanced with DCB.FCoE and iSCSI storage traffic was tested and validated with LAN traffic, whichshared the unified 10GbE bandwidth driven by Converged Network Adapters.JDSU testing tools were installed in the fabric, either in-line or at the edge, withhardware and software to test and certify system-level behavior. These tools alsoprovided expert-system support that simplified troubleshooting and reducedinstallation time.
