Border Leaf
A border leaf is a specialized leaf switch that connects the data center network fabric to external networks, enabling secure, high-performance communication with the Internet, WANs, or cloud providers.
Border leaf switches act as gateways between internal data center resources and external networks, providing routing, firewalling, and policy enforcement. They support high-speed links, robust security features, and redundancy for reliable external connectivity.
Applications include Internet access, hybrid cloud integration, and inter-data center communication. Border leafs help enforce compliance and protect against external threats.
Best practices include implementing strong security controls, planning for high availability, and monitoring for compliance and performance.
Keywords: security