Resource Center

There are a variety of reasons why enterprises deploy satellite technology for Wide Area Network (WAN) communications. Whether fixed VSAT (e.g. Very Small Aperture Terminals) or mobile BGAN (e.g. Broadband Global Area Network), satellite provides a reliable means of establishing connectivity when terrestrial services are not widely available or not ideal.

EMC VPLEX removes physical barriers and enables users to access a single copy of data at different geographical locations. The result is geographically stretched virtual and physical host clusters. However, certain conditions on the WAN including limited bandwidth, high latency (due to distance), and unpredictable packet delivery due to congestion may have an adverse impact on VPLEX across a Wide Area Network (WAN). 

The Structured Query Language (SQL) is a standard method of conveying information to and from relational databases. In many instances, these databases are centrally located, requiring SQL transactions to take place across a Wide Area Network (WAN). In addition, enterprises often replicate and/or backup databases across the WAN to ensure maximum data protection in the event of a disaster. 

The Brocade 7800 Extension Switch offers best-in-class throughput, highest reliability, and most cost-effective SAN extension solution for remote data replication, backup, and migration. Leveraging advanced Fibre Channel and FCIP technology, the Brocade 7800 provides a flexible and extensible platform to move more data faster and farther than ever before.

Silver Peak NX appliances complement the Brocade 7500 by overcoming common WAN challenges that can adversely impact distance strategies in the data center.