Brocade Launches Turnkey SDN Solution for the New IP

Brocade announced the Brocade® Flow Optimizerapplication and new SDN capabilities in Brocade MLXSeries routers. In the New IP, the Brocade Flow Optimizer enables the network to play a role in understanding anomalous traffic patterns and behaviors, and flags them or takes action in real time.

The Brocade Flow Optimizer is anSDN applicationthat supports an OpenDaylight-basedcontrollerthat provides real-time policy-based managementfor network traffic flows. When coupled with Brocade MLXe routers, the Brocade Flow Optimizer enables service providers and enterprises to gain proactive insight into their network traffic, mitigate network attacks, and eliminate network congestion, with the ultimate goal of improving the end user experience.

“Service providers are facing threats to the sustainability of their businesses and must reconsider their business models and their approaches to network design. Network intelligence is crucial for successful IP-based services and architectures,” said Ray Mota, CEO and principal analyst at ACG Research. “Brocade, a leading vendor enabling the New IP, is addressing this problem with its comprehensive and open SDN architecture. The Brocade Flow Optimizer SDN application is a prime example of a solution that helps IT and telecom managers to more effectively optimize their networks. Ultimately, this enables them to deliver a better overall user experience, implement cost controls, and enhance revenue initiatives.”

Brocade also announced the Brocade NetIron® OS 5.9 software, building on theSDN capabilities in the Brocade MLXe routers. Providing new OpenFlow features, this latest OS release leverages the industry-leading Brocade VersaScale™ programmable forwarding architecture. By using this architecture with SDN applications such as the Brocade Flow Optimizer, organizations can improve visibility over network traffic and simplify forwarding control.

Availability

The Brocade Flow Optimizer SDN application is generally available. Price is based ona perpetual software license,depending on the network capacity supported.