Juniper Networks , the industry leader in network innovation, today announced that it has supplied fast-growing LANCO Infratech Ltd with a complete campus and data center network infrastructure for the new head office of its Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) Division in Gurgaon.
By deploying the Juniper Networks Simply Connected portfolio, which includes switching, wireless LAN, security and management devices, LANCO EPC can improve business performance with a new high-performance, highly secure, reliable and manageable network.
LANCO EPC has built a strong reputation for executing large projects, particularly in the power sector, with a “concept to commissioning” model that considers time, cost and quality parameters. LANCO Infratech itself is one of India’s largest independent power producers, with 3,892 megawatts installed generating capacity which it aims to increase to 15,000 megawatts by 2015.
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The new LANCO EPC Head Office can accommodate up to 2,000 staff and a Data Center that supports SAP enterprise management systems, resource-intensive heavy construction design applications and unified communications.
Juniper Networks® EX8208 Ethernet Switches form a highly resilient network core, with a high-density of non-blocking Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) and 10GbE ports enabling direct attachment of servers and access switches, resulting in very low network latency.
The access layer is provided by Juniper Networks EX4200 Ethernet Switches with Virtual Chassis fabric technology. The EX4200 switches provide large numbers of wire-speed GbE access ports – including Power over Ethernet where needed – to support workstations and IP phones. The Virtual Chassis technology allows up to 10 interconnected switches to be operated and managed as a single, logical device.
A Juniper Networks WLC800R Wireless LAN Controller and WLA522 Wireless LAN Access Points provide pervasive and secure 802.11n wireless connectivity throughout the building.
The Juniper Networks SRX650 Services Gateways provide robust and comprehensive security to LANCO Infratech's corporate wide area network.
The Juniper Networks NSMXpress appliance, with its web-based interface, enables LANCO network administrators to create a centralized set of network and IT security policies that are enforced across the new campus.