FS & PicOS® Innovations: Reliable & Scalable Connectivity for Campus Network
Welcome to the 14th edition of our monthly newsletter. Here we share the latest and greatest highlights of FS & PicOS® network solutions. Whether you are a network technology professional or an enthusiast, here you will find valuable insights.
In today's fast-paced digital age, building a modern campus network is no longer merely about connecting devices but meeting the demands of high bandwidth, low latency, and efficient management. The ability to create flexible, reliable, and scalable campus networks has become the cornerstone of digital transformation. FS PicOS® switches are the ideal choice to address these challenges with powerful performance, automated management functions, and highly integrated solutions. In this edition, we will delve into how FS PicOS® switches support the efficient operation of campus networks through advanced technologies. We will also demonstrate how FS PicOS® can enhance network performance, simplify management and ensure future growth through real customer cases.
FS PicOS® Enterprise Switches Simplify and Scale Network
FS PicOS® enterprise switches are designed for future-oriented campus networks, offering high performance, simplified management, and robust security. They support centralized management and scalable deployment through the AmpCon-Campus management platform. By integrating NAC and features such as IPv4/IPv6 Source Guard and DHCP Snooping, the PicOS® switches significantly enhance network security. Zero-touch configuration capabilities help simplify deployment, while real-time telemetry helps optimize performance. Most importantly, PicOS® switches support EVPN-VXLAN for flexible and scalable campus network architecture.
PicOS® for Multi-Branch Network Solution
The PicOS® switch and AmpCon-Campus platform create a multi-branch campus network, enabling remote deployment and automated management. FS PicOS® switches support advanced Layer 2/3 features like MLAG, BGP, OSPF, and LACP for flexible deployments. AmpCon-Campus simplifies management with ZTP for fast deployment, agentless automation, and real-time monitoring, covering the network lifecycle from Day 0 to Day 2+. This solution boosts network resilience and efficiency while reducing TCO through standardized operations and seamless integration with existing infrastructure.
What is MLAG and How to Configure MLAG on PicOS® Switches
This article delves deeply into the multi-Chassis Link Aggregation Group (MLAG) technology and the basic steps for configuring MLAG on PicOS® switches. MLAG enables two physical switches to operate as one logical switch, thereby enhancing network reliability, bandwidth utilization and redundancy without the need for dedicated stacked hardware. Compared with switch stacking, MLAG has higher reliability, an independent control plane, simpler upgrades and less downtime, as well as better overall performance. Every PicOS® enterprise switch supports MLAG, delivering high reliability, increased bandwidth, and seamless redundancy for campus networks.
FS PicOS® Switches Enhance Network Stability for Canadian Digital Media
A Canadian digital media customer, specializing in virtual collaboration and unified visual communication solutions, required a robust network infrastructure to support seamless information exchange and user collaboration. FS provided professional technical support, including network topology design and customized products. The selected PicOS® PoE switches, such as the S5860-24XB-U, ensured compatibility with existing Dell servers and switches. The network offered scalable and flexible network architecture, and supported future 100G requirements. The results demonstrated significant enhancement in network stability and performance, meeting current needs while preparing for future business expansion.
Upgraded University Education Network with PicOS® Redundant Solution
A private medical school in Poland needed a network upgrade due to aging IT infrastructure. The original Cisco-based network couldn't handle modern applications like video conferencing and real-time data sharing. FS offers S5860-20SQ and S3410-48TS-P PicOS® switches for network upgrades. The new solution features MLAG+LACP redundancy, 40G fiber interconnects for high-speed communication between buildings, and a 740W PoE power budget for high-density access. The upgraded network offers higher bandwidth, greater redundancy, and scalability, supporting the university's dense academic environment and vision for next-generation education and training.
FS PicOS® Solution Delivers Reliable Campus Network for an Italian University
This case study highlights how FS deployed a reliable campus network solution for an Italian university. The university aimed to modernize its network to support growing research engagement in national and EU research projects. FS provided a high-performance campus network solution based on PicOS®, including 23 PicOS® campus switches and 32 wireless access points covering four distinct campus zones. All the switches are managed through the centralized AmpCon-Campus platform. FS technical support and remote guidance ensured a smooth network deployment with zero downtime. With FS's unified PicOS® architecture and MLAG-enabled redundancy capabilities, the university achieved seamless wired and wireless connectivity and reduced upgrade costs by 20%.
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