HP Announces New Campus Networking Solutions for Mobile-Ready Workplace

HP unveiled new campus networking solutions and services that support mobile-ready workplace. The new campus networking solutions – which include the HP 5400R zl2 Switch Series v3 Modules and the HP Network Visualizer SDN App – lay the foundation for simplified enterprise networks engineered for performance, security, visibility, and optimization of the digital enterprise.

The new HP 5400R zl2 Switch Series v3 modules are powered by the 6^th generation HP Networking ASIC, purpose built for the SDN era, allowing it to deliver more than four times the performance of competitive solutions^(1),and three times lower latency.⁽²⁾ Its two terabits per second backplane supports increased bandwidth and performance requirements including high speed wireless connectivity. The 5400R v3 fully supports OpenFlow and can process up to 24 times more flows than it main competitor,⁽³⁾allowing multiple concurrent apps with service insertion, unmatched by merchant silicon. Programmable OpenFlow processing pipelines and ten parallel Advanced Packet Processor engines with dedicated resources provide scalability and flexibility to support the new wave of SDN applications.

With HP Smart Rate multi-gigabit ports, the 5400R v3 modules are ready to support the next wave of high-speed 802.11 ac Wave 2 access points. The HP Smart Rate technology offers simple self-negotiating and flexible capacity from 1GbE, 2.5 GbE, 5 GbE to 10GbE with Power over Ethernet +, without requiring customers to rip-and-replace an existing cabling system.

The new HP Network Visualizer SDN application provides IT administrators with real-time detailed visibility of the network to monitor traffic flow and investigate issues. Administrators can easily identify user complaints without having to identify physical location or IP address, by centering visibility on the user experience rather than the physical network. The increased visibility afforded by SDN technology allows for rapid diagnosis and repair of network issues, without requiring additional costly overlay appliances or probes.

HP also announced enhancements to its HP Network Optimizer SDN application, which offers automated provisioning of network policy and Quality of Service to ensure an enhanced user experience. The app now offers media path optimization as well as dynamic traffic periodization based on user or device. Other business applications will also be able to take full advantage of HP Network Optimizer through open API integration.

HP’s Campus Services includes a complete lifecycle of modular services, with support services that align with the availability needs of the customer. HP is also introducing Visual Remote Guidance (VRG) which provides a unique and secure collaboration cloud service, connecting wearable computing with HP MyRoom. VRG enables you to see through remote eyes and convey procedures to guide remote hands. With real-time voice, video, and content sharing, issues can be resolved more quickly transforming the customer experience while reducing cost.

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