Enterprises require robust networking and security solutions to meet the demands of an increasingly digital world. To support this, we’re investing in a cutting-edge Data Center Fabric Nokia lab. This lab enables advanced testing and validation while driving innovation in secure, high-performance networking solutions.
The power of a dedicated lab
Establishing a dedicated lab environment allows us to explore and validate emerging networking technologies. This controlled setting enables the replication of complex enterprise scenarios, ensuring that our solutions perform optimally under real-world conditions. By stress-testing security protocols and architectures, we proactively identify potential vulnerabilities. Moreover, this lab accelerates the development cycle, allowing for rapid innovation and reduced time-to-market for new technologies.
Understanding Nokia Data Center Fabric technology
Nokia's Data Center Fabric technology enhances data center infrastructures by offering reliability, simplicity, and adaptability. It consists of three key components:
- High-performance hardware platforms: Nokia provides a range of data center switching platforms, such as the 7215 IXS, 7220 IXR and 7250 IXR, which support various port speeds up to 800GE. These platforms are engineered for reliability, power efficiency, and scalability, catering to both traditional and AI-based workloads.
- SR Linux network operating system (NOS): This open, extensible, and resilient NOS is built on a model-driven management architecture. It leverages containers, microservices, and open-source projects, providing robust telemetry and automation capabilities. SR Linux facilitates seamless integration with existing ecosystems, enhancing operational flexibility.
- Event-Driven Automation (EDA): Nokia's EDA platform simplifies network operations by introducing automation tools that reduce human errors and increase efficiency. Features like pre-checks, post-checks, intent-based operations, and an integrated Digital Sandbox (a network digital twin) ensure that network changes deliver the intended outcomes.
Key benefits of Nokia Data Center Fabric
By integrating these components, the Nokia Data Center Fabric solution addresses the evolving demands of modern data centers, ensuring they are equipped to handle both current and future networking challenges. It delivers predictable performance with consistent low latency and jitter, making it ideal for mission-critical applications.
It enables seamless scalability from small to large data center environments to accommodate the growing demands of modern enterprise networks. Built-in automation capabilities simplify network operations, reducing complexity and operational costs while increasing efficiency. Human errors might cause major issues when it comes to data center network operations. Data centers need to “just work” and be easy to operate. That means reducing human error to zero.
The Nokia Data Center Fabric addresses this need with high-capacity data center switching platforms, a modern network operating system (NOS) and a design that focuses on reliability. It lets you use automation to make network operations simple and predictable, and it adapts easily to your existing ecosystem, environment, staff and processes.
Security is thought of as well, as Data Center Fabric can be integrated with security solutions that safeguard and mitigate cyber threats.
What this means for our customers
With the creation of our own Nokia lab, we’re enhancing our ability to deliver robust, secure, automated and high-performing networking solutions. Customers can expect:
- Hands-on validation – We rigorously test and optimise solutions before deployment.
- Tailored architectures – Our lab enables us to design custom networks and services aligned with specific business needs.
- Future-proof strategies – We ensure our customers stay ahead with the latest innovations in networking and security.
Looking ahead
Our Nokia lab investment underscores our commitment to driving networking innovation and automation. As technology evolves, this lab will serve as a foundation for pioneering new solutions that enhance performance, security, and reliability in the different market segments
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