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On May 19, 2014, at Cisco Live US, Steven Song, a senior marketing manager at Cisco, announced the new Cisco Catalyst 3850 SFP Fiber Switch. This announcement was part of a larger presentation on the Cisco Catalyst 3850 switch family, which was initially introduced at Cisco Live London the previous year. The Catalyst 3850 series integrates wireless LAN controller functionality into the switching platform, providing a unified solution for both mobility and LAN switching needs. The series also features the Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) ASIC, which offers network programmability and performance, allowing customers to upgrade their iOS software to support new protocols and features in the future.

The new Catalyst 3850 fiber switch maintains the same hardware platform, iOS XE software, and UADP ASIC as the existing models but introduces fiber data ports for network aggregation. Two models were showcased: one with 12 data ports and another with 24 data ports, both designed to aggregate uplinks from access layer switches. The uplinks on these fiber switches come in two configurations: four 1-gigabit fiber uplinks or two 10-gigabit uplinks, making them suitable for low to medium traffic volume environments. The fiber switches can be stacked with existing copper 3850 switches, providing a seamless and unified management experience. This stacking capability is particularly beneficial for customers who have already deployed 3850 copper switches and need fiber switches for aggregation.

The presentation also highlighted the benefits and deployment scenarios of the new fiber switches. These switches expand the unified access portfolio, ensuring service consistency from the access layer to the aggregation layer. They support Cisco TrustSec for end-to-end security and offer flexible deployment options, including small campus buildings, branch offices, and high-security environments requiring fiber to the desktop. The fiber switches can cover distances up to 80 kilometers, making them ideal for connecting multiple branch offices or small buildings. The new models are available for order immediately, with the first customer shipments expected the following month. The pricing for the new fiber switches is competitive, with IP base and IP services options available, ensuring that customers have the flexibility to choose the right model for their needs.

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Embrane heleos Component Overview and Demonstration

Event: Tech Field Day Extra at Cisco Live US 2014

Appearance: Embrane Tech Field Day Roundtable at Cisco Live US 2014

Company: Embrane

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Vimeo: Embrane heleos Component Overview and Demonstration
YouTube: Embrane heleos Component Overview and Demonstration

Personnel: Dante Malagrino, Tom Nosella

Embrane Lifecycle Management for Virtual Network Solutions

Event: Tech Field Day Extra at Cisco Live US 2014

Appearance: Embrane Tech Field Day Roundtable at Cisco Live US 2014

Company: Embrane

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Personnel: Dante Malagrino, Tom Nosella

HP Networking and GuardiCore Present SDN Applications

Event: Tech Field Day Extra at ONUG Spring 2014

Appearance: HP Networking Roundtable at ONUG

Company: Guardicore, HP Networking

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Personnel: Chris Young, Dror Salee, Lior Neudorfer

Chris Young of HP Networking and Dror Salee and Lior Neudorfer of GuardiCore present applications for SDN.

Jeff Gray Introduces Glue Networks Software-Defined Wide-Area Networks

Event: Tech Field Day Extra at ONUG Spring 2014

Appearance: Glue Networks Roundtable at ONUG

Company: Gluware

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Personnel: Jeff Gray

Jeff Gray, CEO of Glue Networks, introduced the company’s software-defined wide-area network (SD-WAN) solution, emphasizing its role in powering intelligent WAN architectures. Unlike many software-defined network (SDN) solutions that are still in the proof-of-concept or pilot stages, Glue Networks’ SD-WAN is already in global production, serving Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 companies. The company has been recognized by Gartner as a Cool Vendor in 2013 and has been highlighted at the Open Networking User Group (ONUG) for its significant contributions to reducing IT costs through SD-WAN. Glue Networks is also integrated into Cisco’s global price list, allowing Cisco’s account managers and channel partners to sell and support Glue’s solutions.

Gray explained that the traditional WAN market, valued at $120 billion annually, is still largely built manually, which is both time-consuming and complex. Enterprises have consolidated their data centers but face bottlenecks in legacy WANs that need to distribute content to various locations. Glue Networks aims to address this by providing an intelligent WAN orchestration engine that automates the provisioning, change management, and tuning of WANs. This engine allows for real-time, dynamic adjustments to network configurations, ensuring efficient use of bandwidth and prioritization of critical applications. For example, if an application like SAP needs priority for end-of-quarter book closing but the network is congested with voice and telepresence calls, Glue’s orchestration engine can dynamically adjust priorities to optimize network performance.

The presentation also highlighted Glue Networks’ approach to zero-touch provisioning and integration with Cisco’s APIC Enterprise Module Controller. Gray demonstrated how Glue’s engine can securely interact with network devices, build configurations layer by layer, and manage policies for traffic prioritization and encryption. The solution supports various deployment scenarios, including hybrid WANs with MPLS and internet connections, and can handle mobile routers using 3G/4G networks. Additionally, Glue Networks offers geolocation-aware security features to prevent unauthorized access to the network. The company’s focus remains on leveraging existing Cisco infrastructure, given Cisco’s dominant market share in WAN devices, while providing a scalable and automated solution to meet the evolving needs of enterprise networks.