For providing support to its IT operations and upgrade its network infrastructure, the Australian Capital Territory’s Daramalan College has deployed Brocade’s Ethernet fabric, including Brocade VDX 6720 switches and VCS Fabric technology. This deployment will also replace the College’s legacy server access infrastructure. The decision was driven by anticipated traffic growth from current applications, including real-time video streaming and the College’s administrative suite, as well as increased demand for higher network performance.
Over the last two years, it has undertaken a comprehensive revamp of its network infrastructure with local Brocade partner, Correct Communications.
Rob Wilson, IT Manager, Daramalan College, said, “While upgrading server access to 10 Gigabit Ethernet was a consideration, we also wanted to ensure that we had the right infrastructure in place to meet our future requirements. This includes a ‘Bring Your Own Device’ initiative entailing more server-based processing and online storage as the next phase of our mobility programme, and a move toward virtual desktops.
He added, With Brocade’s advanced, but cost-effective, switching technology we have a seriously fast network that positions us ahead of the curve and ready to handle massive growth in network traffic over the next few years.
Brocade VDX 6720 switches have now been deployed as the high-availability infrastructure connecting Daramalan College’s server farm to the rest of its network. With Brocade switching infrastructure now in place at the network edge, core and server levels and the IT staff of the College has deployed a single easy-to-use, GUI-based management platform for the entire network.
Moreover, the network is supported by Brocade’s support infrastructure, including its technical assistance centres.
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