Collapsed Data Center Fabric with Juniper Apstra

This document is a technical guide that outlines the steps to provision the Collapsed Data Center Fabric with Access Switches and Juniper Apstra Validated Design Extension (JVDE). The JVDE enhances the base Collapsed Fabric design by adding an access switch layer, allowing for increased port availability while maintaining a collapsed spine architecture. It is intended for users familiar with Junos OS and Juniper's QFX and EX Series switches. The document details the network topology, which consists of two spine switches and additional access layer switches, and highlights the benefits of using Juniper Validated Designs, including repeatability, reliability, and accelerated deployment. Furthermore, it describes the use cases for the collapsed fabric topology, such as small data center networks and remote site deployments. The document also specifies the prerequisites for implementing the topology and the hardware components validated for use, ensuring that users can effectively utilize the design in their environments.