Press Releases
2010
August 30, 2010Force10 and TBD Networks Show Integrated Solution To Automate VMware and VLAN Provisioning at VMworld
TBD Network’s VirtualFabric Orchestration Software is a key component of Force10’s Open Automation Framework
Force10 Networks, Inc., a global technology leader that data center, service provider, and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business, announced today it has teamed with solutions partner TBD Networks to showcase leading-edge network automation technologies for the dynamic data center at this week’s VMworld 2010 IT Expo in San Francisco (booth #738). Read more >
August 24, 2010
Leading Automotive Internet Retailer Selects Force10 Networks’ Switches to Build New Network Infrastructure
U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. Deploys C-Series™ and S-Series™ to Improve Network Reliability and Performance While Lowering Latency for Growing Organization
Force10 Networks, Inc., a global technology leader that data center, service provider and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business, today announced that leading automotive internet retailer U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. has deployed its C-Series™ resilient switches and S-Series™ access switches as the high performance foundation for its network upgrade. Force10 S50s were initially deployed to replace their existing switching infrastructure at U.S. Auto Parts Network’s corporate data center at its Carson, Calif. headquarters because it was not performing to their satisfaction. The company reported immediate value and, within months, Force10 was deployed in offices and data centers throughout North America. Read more >
August 17, 2010
Force10 Networks Powers Two of the World’s Five Fastest Supercomputers
Los Alamos National Laboratory and Germany’s Forschungszentrum Juelich, ranked #3 and #5 respectively on the 2010 Top500.org world’s fastest supercomputer list, are powered in part with Force10 Ethernet switch/routers
Force10 Networks, Inc., a global technology leader that data center, service provider and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business, today announced that its Ethernet switch/router solutions contribute significantly to the network performance of two of the world’s top five most powerful supercomputers, according to the most recent Top500.org list. The third-ranked supercomputer worldwide, Roadrunner, at the Los Alamos National Laboratory and Germany’s Forschungszentrum Juelich, ranked fifth, both deploy the Force10 E-Series® switch/router to provide dynamic connectivity to the supercomputer’s high-speed Ethernet networks. Read more >
August 10, 2010
Leading Korean Online Auction and Shopping Portal Selects Force10 Networks’ Core Ethernet Switch/Routers
Interpark deploys Force10 E-Series® to deliver reliable, high-performance switching and routing
Force10 Networks, Inc., a global technology leader that data center, service provider and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business, today announced that Interpark, the leading online auction and shopping services provider in South Korea, has selected its E-Series® core Ethernet switch/router to provide reliable network services for its growing business. When faced with Internet traffic that was sharply increasing, Interpark decided to build a new and more reliable network backbone that can scale to accommodate even greater traffic volumes in the future. Read more >
August 3, 2010
Belgium National Internet eXchange Selects Force10 Networks ExaScale E-Series Switch/Routers
European Internet exchange deploys ExaScale™ E-Series switch/routers to power high-speed, congestion-free peering services for broad range of organizations
Force10 Networks, Inc., a global technology leader that data center, service provider and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business, today announced that the Belgium National Internet eXchange (BNIX) has selected its ExaScale™ E-Series family of switch/routers for the scalable, cost-effective delivery of 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 GbE) peering services to its enterprise business and service provider customers. As an Internet exchange, BNIX provides high-performance interconnections between its members, which include more than 40 ISPs, content providers, research centers, government agencies and business users throughout Belgium. Read more >
July 27, 2010
Tolly Group Testing Validates Superior Core Switch/Routing Performance of Force10's ExaScale™
Extensive testing demonstrates 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet-ready virtualized core switch/router provides line-rate throughput in fully-loaded configurations with advanced features enabled and even during simulated denial-of-service attacks
Force10 Networks, Inc., the global technology leader that data center, service provider and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business, today announced that its ExaScale™ E-Series chassis-based virtualized core switch/router delivered superior Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) and 10 GbE performance as well as scalability and resiliency features, according to independent testing results from The Tolly Group. Using sophisticated IP network test systems from Ixia (Nasdaq:XXIA), the tests confirmed that the ExaScale, which leads the industry in GbE and 10 GbE density for a half-rack chassis, delivers 100% line-rate, zero-loss Layer 2 and Layer 3 throughput when tested across the switch's 1,260 GbE ports and 140 10 GbE ports. Read more >
July 19, 2010
Leading Chinese Online Travel Portal Selects Force10 Core and Edge Ethernet Switches
Ctrip chooses C-Series™ and S-Series™ to provide highly dense, scalable and energy-efficient solutions to help power Website and large call center
Force10 Networks, Inc., the global technology leader that data center, service provider and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business, today announced Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (Nasdaq: CTRP), China’s leading online travel portal, has selected the C-Series™ resilient switch and the S-Series access switch as the foundation of a new network backbone designed to support its dynamic website and scalable, green call center. Read more >
July 12, 2010
Hosting Provider Network Redux Chooses Force10 Networks to Power its Infrastructure
S-Series™ Access Switches to Deliver Top-of-Rack Switching with Core-Like Performance and Port Density
Force10 Networks, Inc., the global technology leader that data center, service provider and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business, today announced that Network Redux, a managed hosting service provider in Portland, OR, has selected S-Series™ access switches from Force10 Networks to provide top-of-rack (ToR) server aggregation and switching functionality to an IT infrastructure tasked with serving a rapidly growing customer base. Network Redux chose S50 access switches to help improve the performance of its network infrastructure that was previously struggling to keep up with its growing business. Read more >
June 28, 2010
Hughes Telematics Selects Force10 Networks To Support Its Next-Generation Connected Services
Telematics leader selects C-Series and S-Series 10 Gigabit Ethernet switches to support innovative automotive connectivity solutions
Force10 Networks, Inc., the global technology leader that data center, service provider and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business, today announced that Hughes Telematics, Inc. (HTI) has selected Force10's C-SeriesT resilient switches and S-SeriesT Ethernet access switches to provide 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 GbE) core and top-of-rack network services for its next-generation telematics architecture. HTI's platform delivers interconnectivity between multiple content providers, call centers and hardware platforms through two-way, wireless telematics services. Read more >
June 21, 2010
Force10 Networks Commends the IEEE for Ratifying its P802.3ba 40 and 100 Gigabit Ethernet Standard
Standards will enable convergence of storage, compute and network resources on to the next generation of platforms optimized for high speed Ethernet technology
Force10 Networks, Inc., the global technology leader that data center, service provider and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business, today congratulated the IEEE and its Task Force for ratifying its P802.3ba standard for 40 and 100 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE). The ratification sets a needed standard as dynamic data center conditions necessitate aggregating more traffic at 40 GbE and 100 GbE speeds. Read more >
June 2, 2010
Force10 Sets Top-of-Rack Capstone with the Industry’s First Switch Purpose-built for Dynamic Virtualized Data Center Environments
Introduction of new S-Series S60 top-of-rack Gigabit Ethernet switch represents continuing commitment to handling bursty applications and alleviating rack-edge bottlenecks
Force10 Networks, Inc., the global technology leader that data center, service provider and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business, today announced the extension of its S-SeriesT access switch line with the introduction of the S60 top-of-rack (ToR) Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) switch. As the first switch purpose-built for dynamic virtualized data center environments, the S60 answers challenging application needs and lowers operational costs at the rack edge by leveraging new features and functionality, including ultra-deep buffering and "bare metal" auto-configuration, as well as proven Force10 product attributes, such as low power consumption and non-blocking, line-rate switching. Read more >
May 25, 2010
IBM and Force10 Networks Extend Resale Agreement
IBM certifies ExaScale™ to interoperate with its’ x iDataPlex clustering solutions for dynamic data center environments
Force10 Networks, Inc., the global technology leader that data center, service provider and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business, today announced that its ExaScaleT E-Series virtualized core switch/router will be integrated into IBM's iDataPlex servers and Intelligent Cluster. IBM will also provide support for the ExaScale switch/routers - including implementation and technical support - for enterprise customers worldwide. Read more >
May 17, 2010
Force10 Networks' VP of Technology to Speak on the Future of Data Center Networks
Force10 Networks, Inc., the global technology leader that data center, service provider and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business, today announced that Subi Krishnamurthy, vice president of technology, will be on a panel that addresses "The Future of Data Center Networks" at the Linley Tech Spring Conference on May 19 at the DoubleTree Hotel in San Jose. Read more >
April 26, 2010
Force10 Networks to Demonstrate Network Automation Capabilities for VMware Environments at Interop
Attendees to See How Virtualization Automates Network Management Tasks for Dynamic Data Centers
Force10 Networks, Inc., the global technology leader that data center, service provider and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business, today announced it will demonstrate interoperable network automation technologies with ecosystem partner VMware at Interop 2010 from April 25-29 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. At booth #939, Force10 chassis-based C-Series resilient switches running in conjunction with VMware vCenterT Server will demonstrate next-generation solutions for dynamically changing network configurations as well as orchestration techniques when increased user demand requires additional network resources. Read more >
April 26, 2010
Force10 Networks Hosts an Open Automation "Festival" For the Dynamic Data Center at Interop 2010
VMware, Sun Microsystems, TBD Networks and Agilysys partner with Force10 to demonstrate how open automation delivers on the promise of flexibility and choice to empower users and lower costs
Force10 Networks, Inc., the global technology leader that data center, service provider and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business, today announced it will feature four interoperability demonstrations with ecosystem and solution partners to showcase leading-edge network automation technologies for the dynamic data center at booth #939 at this week's Interop 2010 IT Expo in Las Vegas. Read more >
April 21, 2010
Force10 Networks Unveils India Growth Strategy; Includes Doubling Investment and Workforce in Chennai by End Of 2010
Force10 marks its five-year anniversary in Chennai with plan to move to larger development facility
Force10 Networks, Inc., the global technology leader that data center, service provider and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business, today unveiled a growth strategy in India that includes a major expansion of its operations in Chennai. Force10 Networks India Pvt. Ltd. plans to double its annual operating expense and current workforce of 120 to more than 200 employees in engineering, customer support and related functions by the end of 2010. Moreover, Force10 will relocate to a state-of-the-art, 43,000-square-foot development lab and data center, increasing its current space by 22 percent and its lab space by up to 50 percent. Read more >
April 19, 2010
Force10 Networks Grabs Pole Position in Race for 40 Gigabit Ethernet in the Dynamic Data Center
Better economics will drive greater adoption of 40 GbE vs.100 GbE to meet growing bandwidth needs in data center networks
Force10 Networks, Inc., the global technology leader that data center, service provider and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business, today announced that the company plans to incorporate 40 Gigabit Ethernet (40 GbE) into its switch/router solutions to provide the most economical incremental step from 10 GbE for dynamic data centers. From the uplink at the server edge to the network core, Force10 plans to take a leadership role and develop solutions focused on this important emerging IEEE standard. Read more >
April 14, 2010
Force10 Networks' Marketing Vice President Featured Speaker at Two Events at Interop 2010
Steve Garrison to address open automation in dynamic data centers and best practices in social media and marketing events
Force10 Networks, Inc., the global technology leader that data center, service provider and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business, today announced that Steve Garrison, vice president of marketing, will deliver remarks at two separate sessions at Interop 2010, scheduled to run April 25-29 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Read more >
March 30, 2010
The Energy Building Selects Force10 Networks to Power its Network Infrastructure
New Indonesian office building deploys Force10 Ethernet switch/router solutions to deliver network services to tenants
Force10 Networks, Inc., the global technology leader that data center, service provider and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business, today announced that The Energy, a 43-story office building in Jakarta, Indonesia, has selected Force10 TeraScale™ core switch/routers and S-Series™ access switches to power the building’s new network infrastructure. The Energy Building provides high speed Internet access, IP telephony and an intelligent building and facilities management system to the building’s tenants over one IP backbone. Deploying the Force10 E1200 core/switch routers and S50 access switches satisfied a broad range of needs that the building’s IT team required, focused primarily around performance, density and ease of implementation. Read more >
March 22, 2010
Force10 Networks Applies Ockham's Razor to Simplify Network Management; Unveils a Standards-Based, Open Approach to Network Automation
Force10's Open Automation initiative aims to transform data center infrastructure into a streamlined, efficient and policy-driven cloud computing fabric
Force10 Networks, Inc., the global technology leader that data center, enterprise and service provider customers rely on when the network is their business, today introduced its Open Automation initiative. The initiative represents a streamlined, standards-based approach to network automation that optimizes data center network performance and efficiency, and lays the foundation for cloud-based services. In developing its Open Automation initiative, Force10 applied Ockham's razor – the 14th century meta-theoretical principle that “entities must not be multiplied beyond necessity” – concluding that the simplest solution is usually the correct one. Read more >
March 18, 2010
Force10 Networks' CTO Office Executive to Speak at Optical Society Executive Forum
Chair of the IEEEP802.3ba Task Force to discuss Ethernet beyond 100 Gigabits per second
Force10 Networks, Inc., the global technology leader that data center, service provider and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business, today announced that John D’Ambrosia, Director, Ethernet-Based Standards, CTO Office, will be a featured speaker at the 2010 Executive Forum, which is co-sponsored by the Optical Society (OSA) and Lightwave and held in conjunction with OFC/NFOEC. Read more >
March 9, 2010
Leading Central and Eastern European Internet Exchange Selects Force10 Networks to Serve Growing Bandwidth Needs
Budapest Internet Exchange deploys E-Series Switch/Router to also provide scalable performance
Force10 Networks, Inc., the global technology leader that data center, service provider and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business, today announced that the Budapest Internet Exchange (BIX) has selected the E-Series switch/routers to provide highly reliable performance and unmatched scalability for its growing customer base of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and telcos in Hungary and in Eastern Europe. Read more >
March 3, 2010
University Of Illinois, Chicago Wins SC09 Conference Bandwidth Challenge Using Force10 Networks' 10 Gigabit Ethernet Switch
The National Center for Data Mining at the University of Illinois, Chicago utilizes the S2410 data center 10 GbE switch to demonstrate bandwidth utilization in data-intensive
Force10 Networks, Inc., the global technology leader that data center, service provider and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business, today announced its customer, the National Center for Data Mining (NCDM) at the University of Illinois, Chicago (UIC), recently won the Bandwidth Challenge held at the International Supercomputing Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage, and Analysis (SC09). Read more >
March 1, 2010
Force10 Networks Sets Industry Benchmark With Highest Ever Port Density; Drives Down Data Center Network Cost and Reduces Complexity
New 40-port line card supports 560 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports in a single chassis
Force10 Networks, Inc., the global technology leader that data centers, service providers and enterprises rely on when the network is their business, today announced the availability of a new line-card for its ExaScale™ virtualized core switch/router platform, setting a new benchmark for 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 GbE) port density, and giving the company overall industry leadership. Read more >
February 24, 2010
Major Shifts in Networking Industry Prompt Force10 Networks to Offer a Channel "Throwdown" to HP Resellers
Force10 deploys new program to beat the price of a fully configured Cisco 6500 chassis switch, giving customers an alternative to Cisco
Force10 Networks, Inc., the global technology leader that data centers, service providers and enterprises rely on when the network is their business, today announced an aggressive new promotion that incents HP resellers to continue to offer a standards-based alternative to Cisco. Resellers that want to offer best-of-breed Ethernet networking solutions from Force10 will receive an improved margin and a lower-priced competitive solution than a comparable Cisco 6500 configuration.
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February 22, 2010
Internet Telephony Magazine Awards Its 2009 Product of the Year to Force10 Networks' ExaScale Switch/Router
Force10's virtualized core switch/router is the only data center product recognized
Force10 Networks, Inc., the global technology leader that data center, service provider and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business, today announced that its ExaScale™ virtualized core switch/router has been named a 2009 Product of the Year award winner by Technology Marketing Corporation’s (TMC®) INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine. Read more >
February 17, 2010
Force10 Networks' CTO Office Executive to Present Keynote Address at Ethernet Technology Summit
Chair of the IEEEP802.3ba Task Force to Report on Current State and Future Plans for IEEE's 40/100 GbE Standards
Force10 Networks, Inc., the global technology leader that data center, service provider and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business, today announced that John D'Ambrosia, Director, Ethernet-Based Standards, CTO Office, will deliver a keynote address at 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 24 at the Ethernet Technology Summit. Read more >
February 16, 2010
Force10 Networks Brings Order to the 26th Chaos Communications Congress by Providing Scalable Network Core and Distribution Switches
Providing Expertise and Equipment Demonstrate Force10's Commitment to Better Understand Technology Issues Concerning Computer Security
Force10 Networks, Inc., the global technology leader that data center, service provider and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business, today announced that it recently provided the networking infrastructure, including an E-Series core switch/router, C-Series resilient switch/router and an S-Series switch as well as engineering expertise, to the recent 26th Chaos Communication Congress (26C3) in Berlin, Germany. Read more >
February 2, 2010
Bell Microproducts, Force10 Networks Partner For Networking Solutions
Addition of Top Data Center Networking Supplier Expands Leading Distributor's Networking Product Offerings
Bell Microproducts Inc. (BELM.OB), one of the world’s largest value-added distributors of storage and computing technology, today announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Force10 Networks, a networking solutions technology leader that serves the data center, service provider and enterprise markets. Under the terms of the agreement, Bell Micro will distribute Force10’s complete portfolio of networking products throughout North America. Read more >
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