You are building an IP fabric underlay network for your new data center. You must ensure that you have predictable load-balancing behavior throughout your network. According to Juniper Networks, what are two best practices that should be followed in this scenario? (Choose two.)
- All leaf devices must be identical to the spine device models including the same installed line cards.
- All spine devices should be identical models including the same installed line cards.
- Every leaf device should have an identical uplink to every other leaf device.
- Every leaf device should have an identical uplink to every spine device.
Answer(s): B,D
Explanation:
For building an IP fabric underlay network in a data center, it is recommended that all spine devices are identical models, including the same installed line cards, to ensure uniformity and predictable performance. Additionally, each leaf device should have an identical uplink to every spine device to ensure consistent and predictable load-balancing behavior across the network. This uniformity in spine and leaf configurations helps in achieving optimal and predictable data paths, thereby enhancing overall network efficiency and stability.
Reference:
Juniper Networks Technical Documentation, Data Center Design Considerations.