“We have one residence using a terabyte and a half of throughput weekly.” Keeping the network secure “Whether it’s in classrooms, while studying or for entertainment, we’re seeing a big spike in 4K streaming,” Brunkhorst says. Next-generation curriculum models & 4K streamingĪcademically, the network is facilitating the capability to explore new curriculum models, including using online tools such as Moodle for LMS, Zoom for web collaboration and Kahoot for interactive feedback. “With seamless mobility indoors and out, our users are very pleased,” says Alfonso. Whether in the classroom, on the court or after hours, FPU is now exceeding user expectations. Academic, Athletic & Entertainment Benefits Off the Charts “Implementing the full Aruba stack gives us a truly scalable, future-ready infrastructure,” Alfonso says. Adopting full stack provides scalability and flexibilityįPU’s wireless set up also includes indoor and outdoor access points (APs), deployed using a multi-controller architecture for high availability, along with redundant virtual Mobility Conductors, for streamlined Wi-Fi management and non-disruptive live updates. “In addition, Dynamic Segmentation significantly streamlines network administration by enabling us to segregate switch traffic automatically in real time,” Brunkhorst adds. This includes centralized, role-based access control with ClearPass, which the institution integrated with its Microsoft Azure Active Directory and Office 365 deployments to provide a single sign-on experience for student IoT devices. “We were most excited about the security capabilities Aruba’s Wi-Fi provides,” says Brunkhorst. Upon exploring the options, FPU again gravitated to Aruba. “Having a rock-solid core enabled us to focus on completing our Wi-Fi refresh,” Alfonso says.Īruba ClearPass and Dynamic Segmentation enhances cybersecurity “We’re also considering ways to utilize the built-in RESTful API’s and the Python interpreter.” Adding Aruba Wi-Fi Completes Future-Ready NetworkĪfter deploying its new wired network, FPU pursued a similar evaluation of wireless for replacing its legacy Aerohive and Ubiquiti systems. “This enables us to leverage various 8400 capabilities for automating tasks,” says Brunkhorst. “The open standards approach ensures we can adopt the most suitable companion technologies for our needs.”Īdditionally, FPU implemented Aruba’s 38 access switches across its landscape. “With active chassis components field-replaceable and hot-swappable, we anticipated outstanding availability and reliability,” says Brunkhorst. The 8400’s design and open standards operating system are also a plus. “I had it up and running in a matter of minutes.” “The 8400’s interface was graceful and familiar from the start,” Brunkhorst says. To begin, FPU deployed the Aruba CX 8400 core switch, with its microservices-based AOS-CX operating system. “The deciding factors were Aruba’s visionary approach to changing the core networking paradigm and the flexibility its solution provided for upgrading connectivity as high as 100GbE in the future.” Rock-Solid Foundation: 8400 Core Switch & AOS-CX “Aruba offered the best innovation pipeline for the long haul,” explains Ryan Brunkhorst, Network Engineer. Starting with core networking, FPU evaluated various vendors before narrowing the field to Juniper and Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company. “As our classes run from early morning until 10 p.m., including at locations ranging up to 100 miles from our main campus, we needed a reliable solution that provided efficient, centralized management.” “We serve a combined traditional and non-traditional student body that averages 4,100, along with approximately 8000 professional via professional development courses,” Alfonso says. Effectively supporting its four distant satellite campuses was also key. Like many in higher education, FPU desired a scalable, future-ready solution that also addressed evolving virtual and physical security demands. “For our institution to continue delivering on its mission, we needed to re-architect and update our environment from core to edge.” “Over time, our networking infrastructure had grown increasingly obsolete,” recalls Webster Alfonso, Director of Network Services for the Fresno, California-based Division II institution. Federal System Integrator Partnersĭespite its leadership as a regional center of academic excellence, Fresno Pacific University struggled to meet the wired and wireless connectivity expectations of its various users. HPE FlexFabric and FlexNetwork Switches.
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