Network Virtualization Solutions

Cisco network virtualization solutions address three important aspects of network virtualization:

• Access control
• Path isolation
• Services edge

Access control provides secure, customized access for individuals and groups to protect the Enterprise LAN from external threats. Complementary features include:

• Port authentication using standards such as IEEE 802.1x for strong connections between authorized users and VPNs.
• Cisco Network Admission Control (NAC), to minimize security risks by removing harmful traffic.

See how access control features can be deployed in a network

Path isolation maps validated users or devices to the correct secure set of available resources (virtual private network, or VPN). Cisco offers three path isolation solutions:

• Generic routing encapsulation (GRE) tunnels create closed user groups on the Enterprise LAN to allow guest access to the Internet, while preventing access to internal resources.
• Virtual routing and forwarding (VRF)-lite, allows network managers to use a single routing device to support multiple virtual routers.
• Multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) VPNs also partition a campus network for closed user groups

See how path isolation features can be deployed

Services Edge provides access to services for a legitimate sets of users and devices, by using centralized policy enforcement to:

• Minimize capital and operational expenses.
• Share service modules across all partitions of the network.
• Rapidly deploy policies and services across the whole network.

See how services deployed once in the physical network can be shared by multiple network partitions.

Cisco Catalyst Modular Switches

A switching network with the highest levels of integrated services and scalability forms the foundation of the Enterprise LAN Virualization solutions

Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches

• Flagship switching platform

• Highest levels of services scalability

• Optimized for core, distribution, and wiring closet deployments

Cisco Catalyst 6500 Virtual Switching System 1440

• Non-stop video

• Double uplink capacity

• Simplify the network

Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series Switches

Extend a comprehensive set of intelligent network services to the network edge.

Cisco Catalyst 3750-E Series Switches are an enterprise-class line of stackable wiring closet switches combining 10/100/1000 and Power over Ethernet (PoE) configurations.

Cisco Catalyst 3560-E Series Switches are an enterprise-class line of standalone access and aggregation switches combining 10/100/1000 and Power over Ethernet (PoE).

Security Solutions

The Cisco Self-Defending Network is an architectural solution designed for the evolving security landscape. Security is integrated everywhere, and , through a lifecycle services approach, enterprises can design, implement, operate, and optimize network platforms that:

• Defend critical business processes against attack and disruption.
• Protect privacy.
• Support policy and regulatory compliance controls.