Approved topology implementation
Implement the scoped spine-leaf or other approved topology, coordinating device placement, port assignments and network-owner decisions with the rack build and intended endpoint connections.
Services / Infrastructure deployment services
Network fabric
Connect the topology to the installed reality
Compute and storage depend on a fabric that matches the design at every connection. O-Connect brings physical links, network implementation and verification into one delivery workstream, helping the project account for the data, management and out-of-band paths that technical teams need to commission and support the environment with confidence.
The brief
A documented path across the environment
The approved topology provides the starting point: device roles, port assignments, logical networks and the intended connections between compute and storage. O-Connect aligns this information with the installed equipment and cable records, then coordinates the implementation scope with network, platform and storage owners so interface decisions are settled before they become commissioning issues.
Verification follows the intended path through the system. Link state and port identity are useful evidence, but the acceptance plan also needs to account for logical connectivity and the endpoints the environment depends on. Results, configuration records and exceptions are brought together so the network handover describes what was implemented and what was actually checked.
Scope & deliverables
What the work covers.
Ethernet or InfiniBand fabric
Bring up the agreed fabric within the approved architecture and configuration scope, recording its baseline and the dependencies needed from compute, storage or vendor teams.
Management and out-of-band paths
Coordinate the management and out-of-band networks defined by the design, keeping their intended connections and ownership clear in the implementation records and acceptance plan.
End-to-end verification records
Check agreed paths against the topology and acceptance criteria, recording relevant link, port and logical-network evidence alongside findings that require correction or owner review.
Delivery approach
A clear path through the work.
Reconcile design and build
Review topology, port maps, cable records and endpoint dependencies, then establish the configuration baseline, change authority and verification scope with the appointed network and platform owners.
Implement the scoped fabric
Coordinate physical and logical implementation in the agreed order, capturing changes and exceptions so the working configuration remains traceable to the approved design and scope.
Verify paths and hand over
Complete the agreed connectivity checks, review findings with technical owners and assemble the topology, port records, configuration position and test evidence for operational handover.
At handover
A fabric operations can navigate
The network handover connects topology, port identity, configuration records and verification evidence in one usable view. Compute, storage and operations teams can see the intended paths, the tested position and any unresolved dependencies, supporting a more informed acceptance decision and clearer ownership after the deployment.
Define your acceptance criteriaPlanning questions
Before the work begins.
Can the service include Ethernet and InfiniBand?
The scope can cover either fabric where it is part of the approved architecture. The project review establishes the equipment, configuration requirements, responsible technical owners and acceptance checks for the chosen design, including its dependencies on compute and storage.
Are management networks included in fabric delivery?
Management and out-of-band paths can be included as defined workstreams. Their topology, access requirements and ownership should be documented alongside the data network so implementation and verification account for the operational connections required by the deployed platform.
Does network acceptance guarantee application performance?
Acceptance demonstrates the results of agreed checks under documented conditions. Application performance also depends on the workload and connected platform. Any workload-specific tests, target conditions and owner responsibilities need to be defined in the acceptance plan before results can be assessed against them.
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