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Overview

This chapter gives an overview of the main features of Hedgehog Fabric and their usage:

  • Switches and Servers: Covers the foundational elements of the fabric, including switches and servers, and their configurations.
  • Connections: Describes the different types of network links, such as workload server connections, switch interconnects, and external peering links.
  • VPCs and Namespaces: Explains virtual private cloud configurations, subnet management, and peering mechanisms.
  • External Peering: Details how to connect the fabric to external networks and services through border leaf peering.
  • Fabric Shrink/Expand: Guides users on adding, removing, or replacing switches within the fabric.
  • Switch Profiles and Port Naming: Defines switch profiles, port naming conventions, and supported configurations.
  • Grafana Dashboards: Provides insights into monitoring and visualization tools for tracking fabric performance and health.