| Unit name | Data Center Networking |
|---|---|
| Unit code | EENGM0008 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Shuangyi Yan |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
EENG30002 Networking Protocol Principles (3) |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one | |
| School/department | School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
The objective of this course is to gain an understanding of network technologies, principles and control of Data Centres and Clouds as critical building blocks of Internet operation and services. This unit introduces students to:
On successful completion of this unit, students will have a comprehensive understanding of the key issues and building blocks of modern Data Centre networks including:
On successful completion of this unit, the students will have a comprehensive understanding of the key issues and building blocks of modern Data Centre networks including :
1. Explain and discuss issues associated with Data Centre networking to address requirements of emerging and future internet applications
2. Describe key features of intra and inter Data Centres network and its design principles
3. Identify the transport technology issues associated with Data Centre networking
4. Compare main features of different network technologies (electronic and optical) and protocols for Data Centres
5. Explain Software Defined Network principles
6. Identify requirements and key processes of IT and Network virtualization
7. Describe features of optically switched Data Centre network and its design principles
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, including lectures, practical activities supported by drop-in sessions, problem sheets and self-directed exercises.
Coursework (20%) and Exam (Summer, 80%)
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
