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Rapid return on investment
Ismail estimated that the flexibility and scalability of Aruba ’ s solution will enable his team to realise a rapid ROI and continued operational efficiencies and savings . Offering an example , he said : “ In the first phase , we used Aruba 5400R series switches in our campus core and Aruba 2930F series switches in our campus access layer . As we expand for the next phase , we will replace the core with Aruba 8400 Campus Core switches . But we will still be able to use our existing 5400R series switches in our Distribution Layer .”
This next phase of the project , which is currently underway , involves scaling the Aruba wired and wireless network to two additional buildings . Commenting on how the technical capabilities of Aruba ’ s solutions have been perfectly complimented by their competitive pricing , Ismail said : “ We were impressed that Aruba could deliver market-leading solutions while offering us especially attractive pricing owing to us operating in the education sector .”
More innovation on the horizon
Based on the ‘ exceptional ’ experience that the University has had with Aruba – both from a technical as well as a support perspective – Ismail and his team are keen to deepen their engagement .
“ From implementation through to daily operation , we have never faced even a single issue with our Aruba network . This kind of performance and reliability is rare with technology deployments ,” he said .
TKH is already in discussion with Aruba to extend the network for the upcoming phase of the project which will involve expansion into a further five buildings .
“ Our students and staff are incredibly happy with the performance and convenience of our network and associated digital services .
“ This gives us the confidence to keep introducing Aruba solutions and new innovations that set our University apart as a pioneer ,” Ismail said . p
IN THE FIRST PHASE , WE USED ARUBA 5400R SERIES SWITCHES IN OUR CAMPUS CORE AND ARUBA 2930F SERIES SWITCHES IN OUR CAMPUS ACCESS LAYER . AS WE EXPAND FOR THE
NEXT PHASE , WE WILL REPLACE THE CORE WITH
ARUBA 8400 CAMPUS CORE SWITCHES .
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