Brocade bolsters Effortless Network with scale-out solutions and SDN support

BANGALORE, INDIA: Brocade announced advancements to The Effortless Network strategy, enabled by Brocade HyperEdge Architecture, including scale-out networking with the Brocade ICX 7750-based distributed chassis solution, the new Brocade ICX 7450 enterprise campus stackable switch, and the availability of OpenFlow 1.3 support for emerging campus Software-Defined Networking (SDN) applications. These new enhancements allow customers to transform their edge networks to support mobility, social, and cloud data traffic as they transition to the New IP.

“Campus customers require a high-performance network infrastructure that is future-proof, that is simple to provision and manage, and that can scale at the speed of business. The latest innovations in the Brocade ICX portfolio significantly advance these capabilities and ensure that customers are prepared for the New IP,” said Jason Nolet, Brocade Vice President of Switching, Routing, and Analytics products.

Campus network requirements are evolving rapidly, driven by the mainstream adoption of modern business applications such as video conferencing and virtual desktop infrastructure. Unfortunately, legacy networks are not equipped to handle the increased performance demands and advanced requirements, including the ability to deliver power to high-definition displays directly from the switch that these new applications impose. The Brocade ICX 7450 is purpose-built to support these modern environments with scalability, premium enterprise capabilities, and simplified management.

Highlights of the Expanded Brocade Campus Strategy:

• New Distributed Chassis Technology and Expanded HyperEdge Architecture Options Available with the Brocade ICX 7750
• New Brocade ICX 7450 Switch Brings Flexible Scalability to the Network Edge
• OpenFlow 1.3 Support for the Brocade ICX Product Family Enables End-to-End SDN Initiatives
• Brocade and Aruba Combine Forces for Open Standards-Based Unified Wired and Wireless Network Access