Network Optimization Case Study for Major US Retail Company

1. IP Case Study for a Major US Retail Company Green GE Copper Gray FE Copper Orange GE Fiber Red 10GE Fiber Background Headquarters Branch N Branch 1 • The US retail company has over 4000 retail stores and it is seeking to streamline network operations with one consistent deployment model • Its network is 10 years old & customer is highly price sensitive VPN Data Center Solution IPSec • Used S5700 in the IDF** as access switch to connect various types of endpoints -IP phones, PCs, WLAN APs, video cameras & price scanners. • Power to endpoints provided via POE (up to 30 watts/port). • S5700 or S9300 used as core switch in MDF in each store • Already deployed in over 100 stores, will deploy in 228 total stores in 2012. Internet Store 1 Store 2 Benefit • Solution supports the 802.3at standard, which provides up to 30 watts of power through CAT5 cable to remote endpoints, obviating the need for a local electrical outlet. • 10G bandwidth from access server through aggregation supports large data bandwidth requirements (e.g. surveillance video transmission) • S5700 is compatible with older fiber types, including OM-1 (see notes pages), protecting original customer network investments. • Consistent deployment model saves on training cost, sparing-better TCO MDF Call Center S5700 S5700 … S5700 • ** Intermediate Distribution Frame • ***Main Distribution Frame S5700 S5700 Store Express Gas station Spares/LAB Detached auto care facility Spares/LAB Loss Prevention Loss Prevention