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AIS Delivers Cloud Computing Solutions using 10GbE switches from Arista Networks

Customer Company Size

Large Corporate

Region

America

Country

United States

Product

Arista Networks 7050S Series Switches
Arista Networks 7048T Gigabit Ethernet Switches
VMware-based Cloud Solution

Tech Stack

10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE)
Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation (MLAG)
Out-of-Band Remote Management

Implementation Scale

Enterprise-wide Deployment

Impact Metrics

Productivity Improvements
Customer Satisfaction
Digital Expertise

Technology Category

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Computing
Networks & Connectivity - Ethernet
Networks & Connectivity - Network Management & Analysis Software

Applicable Industries

Telecommunications
Software

Applicable Functions

Business Operation
Facility Management

Services

Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
System Integration

About The Customer

AIS (American Internet Services) is one of the leading IT infrastructure solutions providers in the Southwest, offering colocation and cloud services across seven enterprise-class facilities located in San Diego, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. AIS is known for its robust IT infrastructure solutions and has a reputation for delivering high-performance services to its customers. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including those in competitive industries, and is committed to staying ahead of technological advancements to meet evolving customer needs. With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, AIS continually seeks to enhance its service offerings through strategic partnerships and advanced technology implementations.

The Challenge

In 2011, AIS recognized a shift in customer needs towards more advanced cloud computing solutions. The primary challenges faced by AIS were the need for higher speed to interface compute hosts with storage and the increased complexity of network management tasks. To address these challenges, AIS needed to move to 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) with a higher port density. During the vendor selection phase, AIS discovered that some of their customers were already using Arista Networks products in their colocation space. This, along with insights from IT professionals involved in VMware deployments, led AIS to consider Arista Networks for their cloud computing infrastructure.

The Solution

AIS launched a VMware-based cloud solution in 2012, utilizing their facilities in San Diego and Phoenix. To address the challenges of speed and network management complexity, AIS deployed Arista Networks' 7050S series switches in a Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation (MLAG) configuration. This setup simplified the dual 10GbE-connected hosts and storage array configurations. The initial deployment was followed by the addition of more 7050S series switches and several 7048T Gigabit Ethernet switches. AIS's IT engineering staff appreciated the out-of-band remote management capabilities offered by these switches, which added convenience and efficiency to their operations. The deployment of Arista Networks' switches enabled AIS to achieve superior I/O performance, which was recognized and praised by their customers.

Operational Impact

AIS achieved a simplified network management process through the use of Arista Networks' MLAG configuration.
The deployment of 10GbE switches significantly improved the speed and performance of AIS's cloud computing infrastructure.
The out-of-band remote management capabilities of the switches provided added convenience and efficiency for AIS's IT engineering staff.
AIS received positive feedback from customers, with one competitor complimenting them on having the fastest I/O performance.
The successful implementation of Arista Networks' switches positioned AIS as a leader in cloud computing solutions within their region.

Quantitative Benefit