Enables IP routing between VLANs, subnets, and security zones, with advanced routing protocols. Modular chassis or stackable designs make it easy to scale as your network . This chapter describes the hardware and design recommendations for each of these layers in greater detail. The following major topics are included: • Data Center Multi-Tier Design Overview • Data Center Core Layer • Data Center Aggregation Layer • Data Center Access Layer • Data Center Services. A core switch is a high-capacity, high-performance Layer 3 switch positioned at the physical backbone of an enterprise network. Engineered to aggregate massive volumes of data from distribution switches, it provides ultra-low latency and maximum throughput to ensure uninterrupted routing and packet. HPE Aruba Networking data center reference architectures support high-availability computing racks using redundant top-of-rack (ToR) switches in EVPN-VXLAN overlay and traditional topologies. The HPE Aruba Networking EVPN-VXLAN solution is built on a physical spine-and-leaf topology, which. The HPE Aruba Networking data center provides flexible and highly reliable network designs to ensure efficient, reliable access to applications and data for all authorized users while simplifying operations and accelerating service delivery. The multi-tier design model supports many web service architectures, including those based on Microsoft. NET and Java 2 Enterprise Edition.