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British Library Deploys Foundry Networks Switches
(Wireless News Via Acquire Media NewsEdge)
Foundry Networks, a performance and total solutions provider for
end-to-end switching and routing, announced that the British Library
has upgraded its network by installing the latest BigIron RX-8 Layer
2/3 backbone switches and FastIron Edge X Series Power over Ethernet
(PoE)-ready switches at its Boston Spa and St. Pancras facilities.
This is to meet demands for increased networking capacity for a wide
range of crucial projects, from digitizing current and historical
library collections and materials, to embracing virtualization in order
to control costs through better use of substantial server
infrastructure. These IT infrastructure enhancements strengthen the
ability of the Library to continue a mission of educating not just UK
residents, but citizens of the world through digital access to
holdings. The new switches augment existing Foundry equipment already
installed.
Stephen Lilgert, the British Library's head of infrastructure strategy
and development, said, "Publishers are legally required to send us a
hard copy of every publication produced in the UK and Ireland. We hold
material dating back to 300 B.C. and have treasures such as the Magna
Carta, Leonardo da Vinci's notebooks, the first Times newspaper
published on March 18, 1788, and even original manuscripts of Beatles
songs.''
A long-time user of Foundry technology and solutions, the British
Library originally installed Foundry BigIron 8000 backbone switches,
FastIron 4802 and FastIron Edge switches in 2000 at Boston Spa after a
full OJEC(2) tender process. This was to replace an obsolete
FDDI(3)-based 3Com network, which was already then five years old.
Bob Schiff, Foundry's vice president and general manager, Enterprise
Business Unit, said, "The British Library plays a huge role in
capturing the intellectual capital of the nation and is a renowned
knowledge repository not only for the UK, but for the entire world. The
fact that one of the largest libraries in the world has standardized on
Foundry is a testament to the performance and reliability of our
technology. We are proud to be its networking solutions provider of
choice as the Library continues digital archiving and opening its
enduring collection to users far and wide.''
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