The exhibit displays a high-availability network topology where each PowerStore node is connected to two separate Top-of-Rack (ToR) switches. The crucial element is the link labeled "VLTi" (Virtual Link Trunking interconnect) between the two switches. This VLT configuration allows the two physical switches to function as a single logical switch from the perspective of the PowerStore appliance. This setup provides both link and switch-level redundancy for front-end traffic, ensuring continuous operation if a single switch or network path fails. This specific cabling scheme is defined as VLT interconnectivity.

B. OOB Management: This diagram shows front-end data ports. Out-of-Band (OOB) management uses separate, dedicated service LAN ports connected to a different management network.

C. Management and discovery: This term is too generic. While management traffic can be in-band, the diagram's primary characteristic is the specific VLT high-availability topology.

D. Core switch uplink: These connections are between the PowerStore appliance and the ToR switches, not the uplinks from the ToR switches to the core network infrastructure.

1. Dell Technologies. (2023). Dell PowerStore: Networking Guide for PowerStore T Models. Page 15

Figure 5

"PowerStore T model with VLT/vPC". The document explicitly shows the diagram from the question and describes it as a recommended high-availability configuration using VLT for Dell switches.

2. Dell Technologies. (2022). Dell PowerStore: Network Best Practices. Page 10

Section 3.2

"Switch redundancy". This guide states

"To ensure high availability at the network layer

Dell Technologies recommends using two switches for all PowerStore front-end and storage networks... Dell Networking switches support Virtual Link Trunking (VLT)..."

3. Dell Technologies. (2023). Dell PowerStore: Introduction to the Platform White Paper. Page 23

"Network resiliency". The paper recommends "a redundant pair of network switches for all PowerStore traffic. Technologies such as Virtual Link Trunking (VLT) on Dell switches... can be used to provide switch-level redundancy."