Datacente Networking & Core Switches Refresh
As Xentrall’s strategic partner, Cisilion utilised our Cisco Gold Partner status to replace Xentrall’s datacentre networking and core switches, which came with very significant requirements.
Who is Xentrall?
Xentrall is a public sector partnership, established in 2008, between neighbouring unitary authorities – Stockton-on-Tees and Darlington Borough Councils. Xentrall works jointly with both councils, supporting them in the delivery of their back office services – primarily ICT, Design & Print, HR and Finance.
ICT supports 500 servers, two datacentres, a WAN with 4500 users across 75 sites, telephony, video conferencing and over 200 different applications.
Setting the Scene
Xentrall had the following challenges with its existing infrastructure:
- Specialist resources required to maintain existing legacy network
- Several essential core network switches needed replacing in a short period of time
- Restrictive public sector budgets
The Solution
The implementation of the new core switches, which was like carrying out open heart surgery on the network over two consecutive weekends went flawlessly, with excellent technical backup from Cisilion consultants.
Core Cisco network switches refresh Cisilion was able to identify a lower-cost model in the same range of switches with the functionality, and then build out the capacity required using fabric extender switches.
Cisilion Maintenance Support Cisilion’s industry-leading maintenance support across the network.
The Benefits
The solution met all requirements and was within the agreed budget. Cisilion’s price was market tested in a tender process to ensure the project was value for money.
Through the deployment, Xentrall were able to complete the project within the agreed budgets and tight time frame.
Significant cost savings Xentrall were able to complete the project within the agreed budgets and tight time frame.
Increased productivity of their staff Increased productivity of their staff through better connectivity.
Ease of support through Cisilion's maintenance Cisilion’s industry-leading maintenance support across the network.
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