NS Delivers Integrated Virtual Network Solution for Nvidia®-Equipped University Lab

Highlights

• End-to-end virtual network construction solution, with server integration and deep parameter-tuning services, ensuring seamless compatibility with Nvidia® devices.
• Rapid response to urgent client needs and guaranteed, stable equipment supply.
• Pre-deployment configuration, debugging and testing fully handled by NS experts.

Key Stats

• 3 tailor-made solution options, each offering cost-effectiveness and ease of use.
• 1 dedicated technical team, ensuring precise parameter tuning and full interoperability between new servers and the lab’s existing Nvidia® switches.
• 25% faster delivery, freeing up critical time for laboratory setup.

Overview

Network-Switch.com (NS) provided budget-friendly, turnkey server customization and full technical support to the University of Melbourne’s Computer Science Lab in Australia. Our team optimized network performance, verified compatibility with Nvidia® hardware, and accommodated flexible payment terms and expedited delivery schedules to ensure the lab went live on time.

Challenges

1. Complex Parameter MatchingThe university needed new servers tuned precisely to their existing Nvidia® switches.Lab staff lacked the specialized expertise to define and validate advanced server parameters against the current network environment.
2. Tight Timeline & Supply RiskGlobal chip shortages threatened to delay server procurement and extend project timelines.The lab required a delivery window short enough to meet its project kickoff date.
3. Budget Constraints & Payment FlexibilityPlanning two new virtualized environments—potentially up to 12 servers—within a limited public-sector budget.The institution needed to pay on account under its standard procurement policies.

Solutions

1. Three Cost-Effective ConfigurationsNS proposed three solution tiers. To lower expenses, we recommended 100G DAC cables instead of more expensive MTP-based modules for server-to-switch links.
2. Authorized Nvidia® Partner ExpertiseAs an authorized Nvidia® partner, NS engineers guided the University through precise parameter selection pre-purchase, ensuring the new servers would integrate flawlessly with existing switches.
3. Rapid Coordination & Stable SupplyOur cross-functional team—covering solution design, testing, logistics and on-site support—acted swiftly.NS’s robust supply chain cut typical lead times by up to 25%, mitigating delay risks.
4. Flexible FinancingWe supported purchase-order and account-billing options, expediting both financial approvals and product dispatch.

Results

• Chosen Solution: NS custom Cisco UCS C240 M6 rack servers paired with Cisco 100G QSFP28 DAC cables.
• On-Budget Performance: Precise configurations met the university’s cost targets while delivering enterprise-grade reliability.
• Accelerated Delivery: NS slashed typical lead times by a quarter, aligning with the lab’s stringent schedule.
• Seamless Integration: NS technical team completed on-site parameter verification and tuning, ensuring stable operation from day one.