Case Details
Highlights
- Deployed NS-S5350-48GT4XS-E Gigabit L3 Switches at the access layer and NS-S5760C-48GT4XS-X Aggregation/Core Switches at the core, enabling unified network management and automated configuration.
- Leveraged high-density access ports along with NS 1000BASE-ZX SFP modules (80km SMF) and NS 10GBASE-LR SFP+ modules (10km SMF) to meet long-distance connectivity and future expansion needs.
- Implemented NS VSU stacking technology to provide redundancy and high availability across the network.
- Ensured seamless integration with legacy devices by using generic compatible 1G/10G modules.
Key Stats
- 48x Gigabit RJ45 ports + 4x 10G SFP+ uplinks on NS-S5350-48GT4XS-E for flexible access deployment.
- 150x 1000BASE-ZX SFP modules (80km SMF) delivered scalable, long-reach connectivity.
- Reduced equipment costs by adopting generic compatible 1G/10G modules without sacrificing performance.
Overview
Our client is a Canada-based telecommunications firm, specializing in broadband infrastructure, secure communications, and IT integration services. With rapid business expansion, the company required an efficient, scalable, and reliable network to support new operations.
At the same time, it needed full compatibility with existing equipment and redundancy to guarantee high availability for mission-critical services.
Challenges
Initially, the client selected a mix of products but encountered two major challenges:
- Inventory shortages and long lead times for their preferred access switches created delays.
- Concerns about compatibility with legacy devices raised the risk of network instability.
- A fragmented network environment, with different switch platforms, would complicate ongoing operations and management.
Solutions
The NS technical team quickly reviewed the client’s requirements and recommended switching to NS-S5350-48GT4XS-E Gigabit L3 Switches for the access layer and NS-S5760C-48GT4XS-X Switches for the core.
This adjustment unified the network under a single NS platform, simplifying management and boosting operational efficiency.
Key solution elements included:
- Generic compatible 1000BASE-ZX and 10GBASE-LR SFP modules, ensuring seamless integration with existing devices.
- NS VSU stacking, delivering redundancy and high availability similar to MLAG.
- High-density access ports paired with long-distance optics, creating a scalable and flexible infrastructure prepared for future growth.
Results
Scalable Network Expansion
By deploying NS-S5350-48GT4XS-E switches with high-density ports and long-reach optics, the client built an infrastructure ready for seamless expansion as service demand increases.
Increased Redundancy & Reliability
The use of NS VSU stacking technology enhanced redundancy and ensured high availability. The fault-tolerant design protects critical services from interruptions, even in the event of hardware failures.
Seamless Compatibility
By recommending generic compatible 1G and 10G modules, NS guaranteed smooth interoperability with legacy equipment. This avoided unnecessary device replacements, reduced costs, and minimized disruption.
Unified Management & Simplified Operations
With NS switches deployed across both the access and core layers, the client achieved unified network management. The standardized platform reduced complexity, improved monitoring, and empowered the IT team to efficiently control and expand the network.
Conclusion
Through the deployment of NS-S5350-48GT4XS-E Gigabit L3 Switches and NS-S5760C-48GT4XS-X Core Switches, the Canadian telecommunications firm modernized its network with a scalable, cost-effective, and reliable solution.
The unified NS infrastructure not only improved redundancy and compatibility but also simplified operations, laying a strong foundation for long-term growth.