
For network operators in large data centers, the 768-port density achieved with the new 24-port 10 GbE module provides significant advancements for consolidation at the core of the network.
With advanced Layer 3 switching capabilities the Brocade MLXe router in the core of the data center complements Brocade VCS Fabric technology running on the family of Brocade VDX switches in the access and aggregation layers.
“Network operators are challenged to scale their networks and manage increasing complexity — with more routers, more subnets and massive dynamic flows,” said Ken Cheng, vice president of Service Provider and Application Delivery Products at Brocade.
“Internet2 is a consortium made up of research and higher education facilities from around the country, supplying the world’s leading research facilities with advanced networks and services to support high-performance computing (HPC) capabilities,” said Rob Vietzke, vice president of network services at Internet2.
“We applaud the Foundation’s member companies as they continue to execute on SDN strategy and roadmap. By building products with industry-leading density and performance, member companies will enable customers across the industry to adopt SDN and OpenFlow technologies in a logical and predictive manner,” said Dan Pitt, executive director, Open Networking Foundation (ONF).