Architects' Tech Alliance
Jun 3, 2021 · Cloud Computing
Leaf‑Spine Architecture in Large‑Scale Data Centers: Structure, Equipment Breakdown, and CAPEX Analysis
The article explains the leaf‑spine network architecture introduced by Facebook, details its three layers (cabinet, Leaf, Spine), quantifies the required servers, switches and optical modules per cabinet, and analyzes the associated CAPEX for ultra‑large cloud data centers.
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