Brocade Communications Systems Brocade Serveiron 1000 User Manual

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ServerIron ADX GSLB is one of the best solutions available to ensure business continuity
across multiple data centers.


Q Can I run IPv6 and GSLB with Layer 2 switch code?
A Yes, IPv6 and GSLB controller functions can be executed on Layer 2 switch code.

However these features must be activated through the Premium software license

upgrade. Running Layer 3 router code for IPv6 and GSLB functionality is not mandatory.


Q Can I enable HA (high availability) for IPv6 traffic?
A Yes, you can enable any of the three high-availability modes for session synchronization

of IPv6 traffic between the peer HA units.

Q Does ServerIron ADX support Layer 7 inspection and load balancing on non-HTTP

protocol?

A Yes, the ServerIron ADX supports content switching CSW for Layer7 inspection and traffic

switching of HTTP as well as non-HTTP protocols. As an example, CSW can be utilized to
do traffic redirection based on SenderCompeID value in FIX (Financial Information
eXchange) protocol.


Q What are the available load balancing algorithms for server load balancing with ADX?
A ServerIron ADX supports the following load balancing predictors:

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Least Connection

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Round Robin

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Weighted Round Robin

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Weighted

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Enhanced Weighted

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Dynamic Weighted (SNMP based)

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Response Time


Q Does the ADX 1000 ship with embedded SSL hardware?

A Yes, on Feb 1, 2010 all ADX 1000 units began shipping with embedded SSL hardware,

to allow for future SSL activation without requiring costly hardware upgrade.


Q What is the maximum size of SSL certificate chain?
A The maximum count of certificates in the SSL certificate chain while doing SSL offload on

ADX is 10.


Q Can I apply Layer 7 rules for transparent cache switched traffic?
A Yes, you can utilize advanced Layer 7 content switching CSW capabilities of ServerIron

ADX with transparent cache switching (TCS) function to redirect TS traffic based on
Layer7 rules.

Key Success Factors Supporting Data Center Virtualization and Orchestration
Q How is Brocade positioned to succeed in the market for application optimization within a

cloud services infrastructure?

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