Design Strategies and Performance Enhancement Techniques for Spine-Leaf Architecture: A Review

Abstract

Networks have become the backbone of the modern-day business environment. In this context, designing an efficient and reliable network architecture is paramount. One of the most popular network architectures is the spine-leaf architecture. This architecture comprises two tiers: the spine tier and the leaf tier. The spine tier provides high-speed backbone connectivity, while the leaf tier connects to end devices, such as servers, storage, and network switches. This paper discusses the benefits of using spine-leaf architecture, such as low latency, high throughput, and scalability. It also delves into the different technologies that can be used to enhance network efficiency in spine-leaf architecture. For example, the use of Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) can increase the network's throughput by aggregating multiple links between the spine and leaf switches. Additionally, it discusses the use of Quality of Service (QoS) to prioritize traffic and ensure that critical applications receive the required bandwidth. The paper concludes by highlighting the importance of designing an efficient and reliable network architecture for modern-day businesses. It argues that spine-leaf architecture can provide a scalable, high-performance network that can meet the demands of today's business environment.