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| The Brocade ServerIron ADX Series of application delivery switches helps service providers scale up network performance, accelerate service creation, and maintain always-on application availability–without compromising on reliability. With a purpose-built architecture, the Brocade ADX Series combines full IPv6 performance and services, an open application scripting engine, advanced management tools, and application security to optimize service delivery. |
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Brocade ADX Series Feature Comparison
Compact 1U Fixed-Configurable ADX 1000 Series
| ADX 1000/1000F Platform Performance Metrics |
ADX 1008-1/ 1008F-1 |
ADX 1016-2/ 1016F-2 |
ADX 1016-4/1016F-4 and ADX 1216-4/1216F-4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HTTP connections/sec (CPS) | 93,750 | 187,500 | 375,000 |
| HTTP transactions/sec (TPS) | 625,000 | 1,250,000 | 2,500,000 |
| Layer 4-7application throughput | 2 Gbps | 4.5 Gbps | 9 Gbps |
| IPv6 HTTP connections/sec (CPS) | 31,250 | 62,500 | 125,000 |
| IPv6 application throughput | 1.8 Gbps | 3.7 Gbps | 7.5 Gbps |
| DNS queries/sec (stateful) | 137,500 | 275,000 | 550,000 |
| DNS queries/sec (fast stateless) | 562,500 | 1,125,000 | 2,250,000 |
| Maximum SSL TPS | 7,000 | 14,000 | 28,000 |
| Maximum SSL CPS | 1,625 | 3,250 | 6,500 |
| Maximum SSL throughput | 450 Mbps | 900 Mbps | 1.8 Gbps |
| Maximum concurrent SSL connections | 16,000 | 32,000 | 64,000 |
| IPv6 DNS queries/sec (stateful) | 53,125 | 106,250 | 212,500 |
| IPv6 DNS queries/sec (fast stateless) | 125,000 | 250,000 | 500,000 |
| SYN attacks/sec and hardware DDoS protection (packets/sec) | 3,750,000 | 7,500,000 | 15,000,000 |
| Packet-switching latency (microseconds) | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Maximum concurrent connections | 4,000,000 | 8,000,000 | 16,000,000 |
| Maximum concurrent sessions | 8,000,000 | 16,000,000 | 32,000,000 |
| Maximum number of application cores | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Maximum system memory | 2 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Modular Chassis-Based ADX 4000 and 10000 Series
| Performance Metrics | ADX 4000 Series | ADX 10000 Series |
|---|---|---|
| HTTP connections/sec (CPS) | 1,500,000 | 3,000,000 |
| HTTP transactions/sec (TPS) | 10,000,000 | 20,000,000 |
| Layer 4-7 application throughput | 35 Gbps | 70 Gbps |
| IPv6 HTTP connections/sec (CPS) | 500,000 | 1,000,000 |
| IPv6 application throughput | 30 Gbps | 60 Gbps |
| DNS queries/sec (stateful) | 2,200,000 | 4,400,000 |
| DNS queries/sec (fast stateless) | 9,000,000 | 18,000,000 |
| Maximum SSL TPS | 112,000 | 224,000 |
| Maximum SSL CPS | 26,000 | 52,000 |
| Maximum SSL throughput | 7.2 Gbps | 14.4 Gbps |
| Maximum concurrent SSL connections | 256,000 | 512,000 |
| IPv6 DNS queries/sec (stateful) | 950,000 | 1,900,000 |
| IPv6 DNS queries/sec (fast stateless) | 2,000,000 | 4,000,000 |
| SYN attacks/sec and hardware DDoS protection (packets/sec) | 60,000,000 | 120,000,000 |
| Packet-switching latency (microseconds) | 20 | 20 |
| Maximum concurrent connections | 64,000,000 | 128,000,000 |
| Maximum concurrent sessions | 128,000,000 | 256,000,000 |
| Maximum application cores | 16 | 32 |
| Maximum system memory | 32 GB | 64 GB |
Brocade ADX Software Features
| Load Balancing Methods |
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| Least Connections, Weighted Least Connections, Round Robin, Weighted Round Robin, Static Weighted Round Robin, Enhanced Weighted, Dynamic Weighted (SNMP-based), Response Time |
| Server Health Checks |
| Layer 2 ARP; Layer 3 PING; Layer 4 checks for TCP and UDP ports; Layer 7 checks for applications that include DNS, RADIUS, HTTP, SSL, LDAP, LDAPS, MMS, RTSP, SMTP, TELNET, FTP, NNTP, IMAP4, PNM, POP3, SIP |
| IPv6 Transition Technologies |
| NAT64, SLB 446, SLB 664, SLB 666, Dual Stack IPv4/IPv6 |
| IPv6 Service Support (IPv6/IPv4 Parity) |
| Server Load Balancing Services, OpenScript Application Scripting Engine, CSW (L7 Content Switching), SSL, GSLB, FWLB, Transparent Cache Switching (TCS), DNS, Static Routing and Full Dynamic Routing Services |
| Layer 2/3 Capabilities |
| 32,000 MAC addresses, 802.1d Spanning Tree Protocol, 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol, 802.1ad Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), VLANs and 802.1q VLAN Tagging; Static routing, Dynamic routing–RIPv2, OSPFv2, OSPFv3, IS-IS, Multiprotocol BGP, and VRRP/E |
| Load Balancing Protocol Support |
| TCP, UDP, HTTP/HTTPS, SSL, FTP, TFTP, SMTP, IMAP4, POP3, LDAP, DNS, WTS, SIP, NNTP, RADIUS, MMS, RTSP |
| Standards Compliance |
| 802.3 10 BaseT, 802.3u 100 BaseT, 802.3z 1000 BaseSX, 802.3z 1000 BaseLX, 802.3ae 10 GbE |
| Management |
| SSHv2, Telnet, SNMP v1, 2, and 3, Command Line Interface (CLI), Web-based GUI, Brocade Application Resource Broker, XML API, Brocade Network Advisor |
Safety Compliance
- EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009/IEC 60950-1:2005
- EN 60825-1
- CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03
- UL 60950-1
- CE Safety Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
- NEBS Compliance for Brocade ADX 1000
EMI Compliance
- FCC Part 15, Subpart B (Class A)
- EN 55022 (CE mark) (Class A)
- EN 61000-3-2
- EN 61000-3-3
- EN 61000-6-1
- EN55024 (CE mark) (Immunity) Information Technology Equipment
- ICES-003 (Canada) (Class A)
- AS/NZ 55022 (Australia) (Class A)
- VCCI (Japan) (Class A)
Power Supply
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ADX 1000 Series (1000/1000F platforms) |
• AC input rating: 100 to 240V, 50/60 Hz, 6.0 A max. |
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ADX 4000/10000 Series |
• AC input rating: 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 16.0 A max. per power supply |
Environmental
| Temperature | Operating: 0°C /32°F to 40°C/104°F (dry bulb) Storage: -25°C/-9°F to 70°C /158°F (dry bulb) |
| Humidity | Operating: 5% to 90% (relative, non-condensing) Storage: 5% to 95% (relative, non-condensing) |
| Altitude | Operating: 0 to 6600 ft. (0 to 2012 m) maximum Storage: 15,000 ft. (4500 m) maximum |
Mounting Options
| 19-inch universal EIA (Telco) rack | Tabletop |
Brocade ServerIron ADX Series Resources
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At A Glance
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Capacity on Demand with ADX License Activation (962.2 KB)
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Delivering eBanking Reliability and Building Consumer Trust (2 MB)
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Dynamic Resource Provisioning for Cloud Services (507 KB)
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Enabling Simultaneous IPv6 and IPv4 Application Services (667.8 KB)
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Improving the Collaborative Online Educational Experience (950.1 KB)
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Increasing Ecommerce Reliability and Protecting Your Bottom Line (197.9 KB)
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Reducing Healthcare Delivery Costs While Improving Online Service (925.6 KB)
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Data Sheets
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Deployment Guides
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Documentation
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IronWare MIB Reference (3.8 MB)
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Korean Regulatory Statement (103 KB)
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ServerIron ADX Administration Guide, 12.4.00 (1.3 MB)
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ServerIron ADX Advanced Server Load Balancing Guide, 12.4.00a (1.8 MB)
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ServerIron ADX Application Resource Broker Administration Guide, 2.0 (2.2 MB)
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ServerIron ADX Firewall Load Balancing Guide, 12.4.00 (1.8 MB)
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ServerIron ADX Global Server Load Balancing Guide, 12.4.00 (2.3 MB)
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ServerIron ADX Graphical User Interface Guide, 12.4.00a (12 MB)
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ServerIron ADX Hardware Installation Guide, 12.4.00 (4 MB)
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ServerIron ADX NAT64 Configuration Guide, 12.4.00 (1.4 MB)
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ServerIron ADX OpenScript API Guide, 12.4.00a (425 KB)
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ServerIron ADX OpenScript Programmer's Guide, 12.4.00 (374.2 KB)
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ServerIron ADX Security Guide, 12.4.00a (2.3 MB)
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ServerIron ADX Server Load Balancing Guide, 12.4.00a (4.5 MB)
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ServerIron ADX Switch and Router Guide, 12.4.00 (5.9 MB)
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ServerIron ADX XML API Programmer's Guide, 12.4.00a (2.7 MB)
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FAQs
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Research and Test Reports
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Solution Briefs
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ADX Load Balancer and Microsoft SCVMM 2012 Solution (8.1 MB)
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Automating Resource Provisioning in vCenter Orchestrator for SAP BusinessObjects BI Platform (779.1 KB)
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Brocade and Crossbeam Solution: Optimizing Data Center Network and Security Infrastructure (2.3 MB)
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Brocade and Oracle FMW SOA 11G Solutions (617.4 KB)
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Brocade ServerIron ADX and Microsoft Exchange 2010 (246.9 KB)
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Building High-Performance Carrier-Class DNS Services (649.6 KB)
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Comprehensive Enterprise Security via Web, Messaging, and Gateway Best-of-Breed Solutions (631 KB)
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Delivering a Secure, High-Performance Networking Solution That Reduces Complexity and Costs (2.2 MB)
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Ensuring Highly Available and Scalable Data Encryption with Load Balanced Key Management (1.1 MB)
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Scalable Solution Delivers Web Application Security with No Compromise in Performance (714.2 KB)
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Secure, Integrated, Scalable Solutions Deliver Rich Content in Large-Scale Deployments (729.7 KB)
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Solution Guides
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Enhancing Microsoft SharePoint 2010 by Scaling Network Performance with Brocade ServerIron and Blue Coat ProxySG (1.8 MB)
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Enhancing the Performance of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server Using Brocade ServerIron and Blue Coat ProxySG (1.3 MB)
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Load Balancing with the Brocade ServerIron Platform (191.2 KB)
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ServerIron ADX Validated Integration With Oracle Enterprise Manager (118.7 KB)
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Stencils
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Success Stories
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aCerno Delivers Predictive, Targeted Ads to Online Buyers in Milliseconds (381.2 KB)
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Brocade Takes The Performance Spotlight at Limelight Networks (488.3 KB)
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C.R. England Relies on Brocade for the Long Haul (1029.8 KB)
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FleetCor Provides Reliable Payment and Processing through Cloud-Ready Brocade Backbone (1.1 MB)
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Naval IT Department (373.7 KB)
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Petroleum Institute (370.5 KB)
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San Diego County Credit Union (SDCCU) (377.2 KB)
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United Prepares for HDTV and Video on Demand Needs with Brocade Ethernet Fabrics (1.1 MB)
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Technical Briefs
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White Papers
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Brocade Application Delivery Solutions for Enterprise Service-Oriented Architecture (712.4 KB)
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Brocade SIP-Intelligent Application Switching for IP Communication Services (737.2 KB)
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Deploying NAT64 and DNS 64 with the Brocade ServerIron ADX and Secure64 DNS Cache Platforms (1.7 MB)
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Dynamic Data Center Automation: An On‐Demand Resource Provisioning Reference Architecture for the SAP® BusinessObjects™ (394.8 KB)
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Ensuring a Smooth Transition to Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) (979.2 KB)
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How Will the Change in Internet Addresses Affect Your Business? (662.1 KB)
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Abstract:
The Brocade ADX 1000 Series can be quickly upgraded in the field using software keys. This allows organizations to enable a full suite of hardware and software options when needed without disabling the system, which can disrupt service.
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This document contains the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Management Information Base (MIB) objects that are supported on devices (except for EdgeIron, AccessIron, and IronPoint).
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Publication Date: March 2011
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This guide describes the configurations of administrative features used to manage the ServerIron ADX.
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This guide discusses advance application delivery concepts for Brocade ServerIron ADX. It covers features such as SIP server load balancing (VoIP servers), and Transparent Cache Switching (TCS).
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This guide provides all of the information required to install, operate and troubleshoot the Application Resource Broker software.
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This document provides configuration information for Firewall Load Balancing.
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This guide explains how to achieve site level redundancy and data center site failure protection using the Global Server Load Balancing feature for ServerIron ADX.
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This book provides details on the graphical user interface for ServerIron ADX.
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This guide provides an overview of the ServerIron ADX devices. It includes hardware installation instructions and hardware specifications.
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This guide explains how to configure a NAT64 gateway to provide inter-operation between IPv4 networks and IPv6 networks using a ServerIron ADX.
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This guide provides information about the ServerIron ADX OpenScript API. It can be used with PERL to create event-driven, data-plane applications that run on a Brocade ServerIron ADX.
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This guide describes the capability of ServerIron ADX OpenScript to create event-driven, data-plane applications that respond to network events in real-time. It also provides all of the information you need to set-up an OpenScript environment and examples of OpenScript code.
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This guide describes Security features of ServerIron ADX such as Access Control List and Network Address Translation.
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This guide describes basic Server Load Balancing configurations for the ServerIron ADX. It covers basic SLB features such as Server Load Balancing, Stateless Server Load Balancing, Health Checks, Layer 7 Content Switching, and High Availability.
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This guide describes switching and routing configurations for the ServerIron ADX.
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This guide provides information about the ServerIron ADX SOAP/XML API. It can be used with programming environments such as PERL and JAVA to communicate and execute control functions on a Brocade ServerIron ADX.
Abstract:
Brocade’s ServerIron ADX with Application Resource Broker (ARB) automates on-demand resource provisioning with visibility into application traffic and load level. To demonstrate the on-demand computing services provided by ARB, Brocade, SAP, and VMware have jointly defined a virtualized application reference architecture for the SAP BusinessObjects BI platform that closely models the customer deployment environment.
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Brocade and Crossbeam offer a cost-efficient network security solution that consolidates data centers, enabling scalability while meeting growing performance demands.
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Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) adoption has resulted in the increased service-enabling of IT systems. Now, Brocade® and Oracle offer a complete solution for the rapid deployment of business applications on an SOA foundation. Brocade® ServerIron® ADX has been validated with Oracle Fusion Middleware (FMW) SOA Suite 11g to deliver scalability and resiliancy, ensuring the highest availability of business application services.
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The flexibility and simplified high availability of Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 come from innovations to the core Exchange Server 2010 platform, enhancing performance, scalability, and reliability, while reducing TCO.
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The combination of Brocade ServerIron Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) and Nominum Caching/Authoritative Name Servers (CNS/ANS) provides the solution of choice for highly resilient and scalable DNS service infrastructures used by the largest service providers.
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Brocade and Check Point deliver a cost-effective, scalable networking and security solution with application optimization, unmatched simplicity, and industry-leading performance.
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Brocade® ServerIron® ADX delivers EMC RSA Key Manager scalability and resiliancy, ensuring high availability of key management services for data encryption applications.
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Provides best-practice guidance for mission-critical enterprise application delivery, showing how to improve network access performance for WAN deployments of Microsoft SharePoint 2010 using Brocade ServerIron and Blue Coat ProxySG.
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Brocade ServerIron switches, when deployed in front of the Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007, increase application uptime, maximize server farm utilization, and shield the servers and applications from malicious attacks.
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The ServerIron EM Plug-in significantly reduces the cost and complexity of managing applications that rely on ServerIron ADX and Oracle technologies
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Publication Date: April 2012
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C.R. England increases network bandwidth and eliminates single points of failure by standardizing on Brocade for a scalable, high-performance network infrastructure.
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Discusses joint implementation of Brocade ServerIron application delivery switches with IBM WebSphere SIP servers. It provides guidelines for installations and step-by-step instructions for configuring Brocade ServerIron switches for load balancing of SIP servers.
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Brocade and SAP jointly present how modern application and network technologies could be combined to form productive SAP business application landscapes, which perform well and securely when used globally.
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Highlights the value of highly available and scalable application switching and details the specialized capabilities required in the application switches for deployment in a SIP service infrastructure for maximum benefit.
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Provides reference architecture and procedures for deployment of NAT64 and DNS64 in support of IPv6-only client environments
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Brocade’s ServerIron ADX with Application Resource Broker (ARB) automates on-demand resource provisioning with visibility into application traffic and load level. To demonstrate the on-demand computing services provided by ARB, Brocade, SAP, and VMware have jointly defined a virtualized application reference architecture for the SAP BusinessObjects BI platform that closely models the customer deployment environment.
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The transition from the IPv4 protocol to the IPv6 protocol represents a significant challenge to service providers, hosting services, and other companies. They must find ways to accommodate end users and Customer-Premises Equipment (CPE) devices that may be using either protocol. This white paper examines four transition technologies. Brocade is offering its customers a transition path to the new wave of Internet technologies while continuing to utilize customers’ existing infrastructure.