 The last decade has seen a substantial increase in commodity computer and network performance, mainly as a result of faster hardware and more sophisticated software. However, there are instances when current supercomputers are not enough. Due to the size and complexity of projects, some enterprises require a variety of heterogeneous resources that are not available on a single machine. What's required is a cooperative use of geographically distributed resources unified to act as a single powerful computer. This new approach is commonly known as peer-to-peer or Grid computing. Many applications can benefit from the Grid infrastructure, including collaborative engineering, data exploration and high-throughput computing. When building a Grid computing solution, it?s important that the infrastructure have the capacity, performance and manageability to support such high traffic volumes. Top considerations include: - Centralized command and control to support many high-speed CPUs from different locations
- High-availability design with deterministic Class of Service to support mission-critical applications
- Scalable Ethernet performance—from Gigabit Ethernet to 10-Gigabit Ethernet to terabit speed
- Industry-leading throughput, traffic classification and protection at the network core
Enterasys Secure Networks™ architecture—featuring a security-enabled infrastructure, centralized command and control, and advanced security applications—provides the ideal foundation to support a heterogeneous Grid computing environment. The key is the embedded security found in every component of the Secure Networks infrastructure that recognizes traffic flows at the point of entry and allows organizations to differentiate the quality of service available to its many end users. - Collaborative research and engineering require greater throughput and security when connecting many high-speed CPUs
- The Matrix™ X scales from Gigabit Ethernet and 10-Gigabit Ethernet to terabit performance to support “Grid computing”
- Policy support and high availability on the Matrix X platform combined with NetSight® management provide pinpoint control of applications for advanced QoS
- Embedded security and robust architecture of Matrix and SecureStack™ devices tie together geographically dispersed resources into one unified system
- Industry-leading performance and port density to handle large application demands
- Extensive feature set and functionality including support for policy management
- Security-optimized architecture mitigates DDoS, Brute Force and cascading attacks
- Fastest detection, location and response capability
- Carrier-class availability ensures consistent, on-demand service across the enterprise
- Most pervasive deployment of network security functionality
- Most precise security enforcement—pinpoint control
- Only open architecture in the industry—leverage what you have today with no “rip and replace”
- Greater automation for simpler operation
- Fewer products to deploy and manage
- No performance trade-off for advanced security capability
- Flexible architecture dramatically reduces solution-time required for future issues
- Best total cost of ownership in the industry
 | Security-Enabled Infrastructure - Matrix X™ secure core router for the Data Center
- Matrix™ N-Series modular switches for the Data Center and Wiring Closet—Best Choice
- Matrix N-Series standalone switch and SecureStack™ A2/B2/C2 low-cost, high-performance stackable switches for the Wiring Closet and Workgroup
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