failover network topology

Hi all!

We want to improve our server network, make more failover. We have two 3750 switch and multiple servers.

So, what are the best practices failover network?

I looked in the direction of HSRP and LACP.

case 1:

the switches use master/standby HSRP

servers use active / standby NIC teaming (binding)

2nd case:

switches are connected by the stack into a big switch and use LACP etherchannel for port binding

servers use teaming NIC/active (binding)

In the first case, we have only L2 switch. It protects only if one switch down.

In the second case, we have port NIC, cable, switch failoiver and a freer switch (using the stack instead of port HSRP) port. But it will work correctly? I've found good article on this topology. And is there another way?

Dear experts, please direct me to the right path.

Hello

first have you checked the cisco nexus switches that are designed for data center networking?

where you can have one or two active/active/in standby grouping of NETWORK adapters without any dependencies on L2 STP

In addition, you can have a lot more improved capabilities and characteristics of a current network continuous

If you want to only consider the 3750, I would say you have to go with the second option, using the stack, and you can use two types of grouping of cards NETWORK and no need to STP or HSRP simple and redaundant

hope this helps

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