Static Network Fabric Layout for Faster Cloud Region Builds
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Solution Overview
Problem
The complex and time-consuming process of building new cloud regions is hindered by manual tasks and error-prone configurations, leading to prolonged timelines and inefficiencies in deploying cloud services.
Innovation Solution
A prefab factory is utilized to configure and orchestrate the deployment of computing and networking resources, allowing for automated region builds with a static network fabric and managed services to streamline logistics and configuration processes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual tasks and configurations are used to build new cloud regions, then flexibility and adaptability are maintained, but build time increases and errors occur more frequently
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring networking cables and establishing a static network fabric topology in advance at the data center location. Connection plans are generated beforehand based on the static topology, allowing devices to be connected quickly without time-consuming manual configuration during the region build process. This reduces both build time and configuration errors.
2Productivity
If automated region builds with static network fabric are implemented, then build time is reduced and errors are minimized, but device complexity and initial setup effort increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the network configuration into a static network fabric topology (infrastructure layer) and dynamic connection plans (application layer). The static fabric provides a reusable foundation that simplifies automated region builds, while connection plans can be generated automatically based on device requirements. This segmentation reduces the complexity burden on the automation system.
3Reliability
If physical resources are configured at the final destination data center, then network connectivity is optimized for the final location, but logistics and scheduling complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-establishing the static network fabric topology and preparing connection plans at the destination data center before devices arrive. This allows the networking infrastructure to be ready in advance, optimizing network connectivity for the final location while reducing logistics complexity during device deployment.
4Adaptability or versatility
If manual configuration processes are used, then adaptability to specific customer requirements is maintained, but efficiency and scalability are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines static network fabric infrastructure with dynamic connection plans that can be automatically generated based on customer requirements. The static fabric provides a reliable foundation, while the connection plans can be customized through automated processes, enabling both efficiency and adaptability to specific customer needs.
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AI summary
Techniques are disclosed for a networking fabric in a data center for a prefab factory. The networking fabric can include a plurality of networking cables routed through the data center characterized by a static network fabric topology, with a set of networking cables of the plurality of networking cables configured to terminate at a location in the data center. A plurality of computing devices can be positioned at the location and configured to form a region network when communicatively connected to the set of networking cables according to a connection plan. The connection plan can be generated by a network service using a physical build request. The network service can determine the configuration of the plurality of computing devices and the static network fabric topology. The network service can generate the connection plan using the configuration and the static network fabric topology.