Choosing Between Leaf-Spine and Butterfly Fabrics in Modern Data Centers

Leaf-spine is the default. But it’s not always the right answer. In modern data center networking, the leaf-spine Clos fabric has become the default architecture for good reason. It’s predictable, scalable, and aligns well with familiar Ethernet-based designs and operational models. But as workloads evolve, particularly with the rise of large-scale AI and distributed systems,... Continue Reading