Mobile Network Provider Upgrades Network Connectivity with FS 40G/100G Campus Solution

A leading global manufacturer supplier specializes in delivering comprehensive 2G to 5G mobile network solutions for rural, enterprise, and rapid deployment scenarios. The company operates over 600 private mobile networks across more than 30 countries across many industries such as maritime, mining, and agriculture. To support their expanding operations and ensure high-speed, reliable connectivity, they needed to upgrade their network infrastructure to achieve 40G/100G access speeds for their terminal servers.

The customer's current issue is that their terminal servers support 40G/100G rates, but they lack the equipment to connect these servers to existing 10G SFP+ switches. This bottleneck not only affects network efficiency but also limits the full utilization of advanced server capabilities. They anticipated using their existing S3900-48T6S-R switches to achieve seamless interconnectivity between servers and various switches.

The key challenge is to establish an effective connection between high-speed servers and lower-speed switches using the existing equipment, thereby meeting the customer's growing data transmission needs. This requires optimizing network performance and resource utilization within specified budget constraints.

Based on the customer's specific connectivity needs and equipment requirements, FS proposed a comprehensive solution aimed at optimizing network performance. To address the speed discrepancy with the existing S3900 switches, we implemented LAG to aggregate their 10G ports. This technology consolidates multiple 10G links into higher-bandwidth connections, significantly boosting overall network capacity, redundancy, scalability, and stability.

The core of the solution is the S8550-6Q2C switches, supporting both 40G and 100G port speeds and enabling port splitting for up to four connections with S3900 switches. They serve as high-speed access points directly connecting to end servers and core switches managing network traffic flow. This integrated design enhances network efficiency by eliminating the traditional access and core layer separation. Key features include MLAG, VARP, and Smart-Link technologies for enhanced reliability and redundancy, alongside support for protocols like MPLS, VXLAN, and QoS to ensure efficient data management aligned with operational needs.

Furthermore, the solution incorporates a variety of components. For instance, 40G DAC cables are utilized for short-distance interconnections, simplifying wiring management and reducing operational workload during field maintenance. QSFP-SR4-40G modules provide excellent compatibility with existing network equipment, ensuring seamless integration. The deployment of MTP cables ensures dependable, high-speed connections that meet current network demands and facilitate future scalability.

Through FS's professional technology implementation, the customer has achieved significant enhancement in data processing capabilities, resulting in a notable increase in data transmission speeds. This improvement has empowered the customer to streamline operational workflows. Additionally, enhanced network architecture stability has led to reduced downtime and system failures.

Looking ahead, the customer will benefit from the existing infrastructure's scalability, facilitating future expansion with ease. By enhancing capacity to meet escalating demands, the customer can sustain competitiveness in their industry, ensuring ongoing success and innovation. The customer is positioned to adapt to future challenges and seize new opportunities in an ever-changing market landscape.