Data Center Network and Storage Infrastructure Expansion

Project Background

 

A data center customer planned to expand server capacity and improve the bandwidth between computing, storage and network equipment.

 

The existing system had limited uplink capacity and insufficient storage expansion space. The customer needed a scalable solution that could support additional servers, higher-speed optical connections and larger storage capacity.

 

Customer Requirements

 

The main requirements included:

 

* Higher bandwidth between server and network areas

* Additional enterprise HDD and SSD capacity

* 25G and 100G network connectivity

* Compatible optical transceivers and fiber accessories

* Redundant power supplies

* Clear product compatibility

* Future expansion capability

 

Proposed Product Architecture

 

The proposed configuration covered three main layers.

 

Computing and Component Layer

 

Depending on the existing server platform, the project required compatible memory, storage and interface components.

 

The component list included:

 

* Server memory modules

* Enterprise SSDs

* Enterprise HDDs

* Storage controllers

* Network interface cards

* Selected integrated circuits and replacement components

 

Each part number needed to be verified against the server model and motherboard configuration.

 

Storage Layer

 

Enterprise HDDs were selected for high-capacity data storage and backup, while enterprise SSDs were used for applications requiring faster access and lower latency.

 

The storage configuration considered:

 

* Total usable capacity

* RAID configuration

* Hot-spare requirements

* Drive interface

* Workload type

* Storage-controller compatibility

* Expansion enclosure support

 

Network Layer

 

The network architecture used high-speed switches and optical links to connect servers, storage equipment and aggregation devices.

 

The proposed network products included:

 

* Data center Ethernet switches

* 25G SFP28 optical modules

* 100G QSFP28 optical modules

* DAC and AOC cables

* Single-mode and multimode fiber patch cords

* Fiber distribution and cable-management accessories

 

Compatibility Verification

 

Before product confirmation, the following information was checked:

 

* Server brand and model

* Storage-system model

* Switch model

* Operating-system version

* Port type

* Optical module form factor

* Fiber type

* Transmission distance

* Power-supply requirements

* Airflow direction

 

This process helped reduce the risk of incompatible drives, unsupported optical modules and incorrect cabling.

 

Project Result

 

The proposed architecture provided a clearer expansion path for computing, storage and network capacity.

 

By combining enterprise storage devices, high-speed switches and matched optical connectivity products, the customer could add new equipment without redesigning the entire infrastructure.

 

Jiayi Communication supports data center projects with storage products, switches, optical modules, cables and related network accessories.

 

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