Dell, Juniper Networks To Collaborate On Next-Gen Networking

Dell and Juniper Networks have announced an agreement to offer networking solutions under Dell’s PowerConnect brand that will enable customers to deploy a common network management platform and network operating system to help reduce operating expenses. In addition, the companies plan to work together on open, standards-based solutions for virtualised data centres and deliver technology solutions using Converged Enhanced Ethernet (CEE), also known as Data Center Bridging (DCB) and iSCSI to improve network economics.

By signing this original equipment manufacturer (OEM) agreement, Dell and Juniper intend to deliver a secure network infrastructure. Dell also plans to market, service and support Juniper’s networking solutions to its large enterprise, small and medium enterprise customers and public organisations.

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The products Dell will deliver under its PowerConnect brand include the Juniper Networks MX Series services routers, EX Series Ethernet switches and SRX Series services gateways, all running JUNOS Software. Dell expects to make these products available to customers via its direct and PartnerDirect channels.

Product Detail

* MX Series Routers — MX Series Ethernet Services Routers offer advanced routing capabilities, such as Multiprotocol Label Switching network virtualisation, low-latency multicast, advanced quality of service (QoS), and high availability.

* EX Series Ethernet Switches — EX Series Ethernet Switches deliver the next-generation of switching technology for networks. With the EX Series, businesses can deploy a family of switches that delivers high availability (HA) and security, while providing a platform for supporting future requirements.

* SRX Series Services Gateways — For organisations supporting extranets, SRX Series Services Gateways can help lower the cost of delivering new capabilities while reducing risk, and satisfying end users. These services gateways integrate security, connectivity, and application delivery capabilities into a single platform for a high-performance communications foundation.

* JUNOS Software — A core foundation of Juniper products since 1997, JUNOS Software delivers a platform to help automate network operations including routing, switching and security with programming interfaces and a software developer kit to help unlock more value from the network.