Citrix Netscaler and HP Networking

HP in partnership with Citrix offers a joint solution of the Citrix NetScaler VPX load balancer and traffic management on the HP Networking Advanced Services zl  module supported in E-Series 5400 and 8200 series switches.  This solution enables an IT buyer to converge two core data center capabilities, LAN switching and L4-7 load balancing, into a single device. This solution also improves the performance of web applications by up to 5 times for all users, including those based in remote or branch offices.

A Powerful Combination

Integration of Citrix NetScaler load balancing and traffic management transforms HP E-Series switches into a complete layer 2-7 solution - marrying high-performance data center switching with advanced load balancing and comprehensive application security. With NetScaler’s deep understanding of web applications and performance optimization, this converged solution provides HP with a distinct competitive advantage in selling into mid-size enterprise data centers

Savings Across the Board

Customers can take advantage of savings from trusted vendors HP and Citrix with a combined solution which lowers a multitude of cost drivers, including product acquisition, training, administration, and support. The scalable, green solution reduces complexity by reducing the number of discrete devices in the network thus reducing operational cost, and improving the performance of web applications by lowering traffic latency due to having a single device in the network.

Benefits of Netscaler on HP E-series/L2 switches

• Reducing the number of devices
• Improves application performance by lowering traffic latency due to having a single device in the network
• Strengthens the company’s security posture by providing an application firewall running within HP Networking.

Citrix XenServer and HP Virtual Services zl Module

Converge, simplify, and scale services delivery where and when it is needed with HP Networking solutions

The HP virtual Services zl Module is an industry-standard open architecture platform that provides the capability to host one or multiple applications within the networking infrastructure The solution has its own processor, storage, network interfaces, and memory all interconnected with a network switch ASIC on a single platform that hosts a vitualized environment, helping to ensure maximum switching and multi-application performance while reducing physical footprint, lower power consumption, and consolidating management. The HP Advanced Services zl Module virtualized platform is installed  into a HP 5400zl or8200zl series switch.Using virtualization management tools, applications and services can get installed and configured remotely. With this high degree of flexibility, IT organizations can quickly deploy extended application monitoring to virtually any branch office location.

• Single slot blade module for HP E5400 and E8200 switch chassis branch office solution
• Citrix XenServer pre-loaded out of the factory for optimal performance and simplicity
• XenCenter management and conversion tools with upgrade option to XenServer premium editions
• Supports Citrix Access Gateway, Netscaler, and Branch Repeater VPX modules and any XenServer compatible VM for maximum choice and flexibility
• HP and Citrix certified

Click here to view the HP VirtualServices zl Module Solution Brief