SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Ruckus
Networks, an ARRIS company, today announced the
availability of its new ICX 7850 switch: an edge-to-core solution
for the next decade of enterprise networking.
Ruckus' stackable ICX 7850 delivers high-density aggregation for
10GbE, 25GbE, 40GbE, 50GbE, and 100GbE using existing customer
investment in fiber cabling, making it suitable for large, secure
enterprise edge networks in education, government and enterprise
settings. The pay-as-you-grow design enables enterprise-scale
networks to keep pace with advances in wireless technologies – such
as 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), IoT and LTE – to accommodate
continued multi-gigabit network growth.
"The ever-increasing need for Wi-Fi connectivity is taxing
network cores, but the solution to keeping up with the
proliferation of devices and advances in wireless technology does
not need to be complex or expensive," said Siva Valliappan, Vice
President of Wired Products, Ruckus Networks. "The Ruckus ICX 7850
switch simplifies multi-gigabit network upgrades and reduces the
total cost for enterprises through its ability to scale quickly and
linearly to address current and future network demands."
Simple, Pay-As-You-Grow Model and Management
The ICX
7850's advanced stacking capabilities can scale up to 12 switches,
which rivals the density of traditional chassis-based data center
and enterprise switches. The hitless stack failover, multi-chassis
trunking, and in-service software upgrades eliminate downtime. The
available SmartZone™ network controller enables configuration,
monitoring, and troubleshooting for the entire Ruckus ICX switch
portfolio and wireless access point network. This highly scalable
approach is easier to manage with reduced power and cooling
requirements and a lower total cost of ownership.
"We are seeing a clear shift towards multigigabit access in
enterprises, which makes the introduction of the Ruckus ICX7850
very timely," said Brandon Butler,
Senior Research Analyst, Enterprise Networks, IDC. "More
data-intensive devices and applications continue to stress the core
of the enterprise network and are driving a move to 100GbE network
infrastructure. Ruckus' ICX 7850 and management solutions address
these issues and when complemented with the company's SmartZone
network controller, the company is able to manage access points and
switches in a 'single pane of glass,' simplifying network
management and operational efficiency."
"Ruckus' ICX 7850 switch outperformed our existing core network
chassis with easy installation and a much smaller footprint," said
Matt Mercer, Director of Network
Services, Troy University. "Our new
network, powered by the ICX 7850, is now able to deliver demanding
student services for the next decade."
Security and Encryption
The ICX 7850, along with all
switches in the Ruckus portfolio, support the latest security
standards and encryption technologies. ICX switches have been
deployed in the U.S. federal government for over two decades and
comply with the most stringent security standards and federal
certifications including FIPS, Common Criteria, CSfC, and JITC. The
ICX 7850 also supports Media Access Control Security (MACsec), a
Layer 2 security technology, based on symmetric cryptographic keys,
to provide point-to-point security on Ethernet links between
nodes.
Adapts to Existing Infrastructure
Many organizations,
particularly school districts with older, existing networks that
have OM1 or OM2 fiber optic cables require Long Reach Multimode
(LRM) optics to achieve the 10 Gbps connections needed for today's
bandwidth requirements. The ICX 7850 provides investment protection
and an upgrade path for customers with older fiber infrastructure
by providing support for LRM optics with select family members.
Availability
The ICX 7850 switch is now available and
will be demonstrated in booth 2022 at AFCEA West 2019, February 13-15, 2019, at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California.
About Ruckus Networks
Ruckus Networks, an ARRIS
company, is redefining connectivity around the globe. With our
partners, we build secure wired and wireless access networks for
organizations that place a premium on connectivity experiences for
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