Oct 142011 |
Citrix Adds WAN Optimization to NetScaler SDX PlatformOpen NetScaler Platform Adds Virtualized Branch Repeater Service to Help Customers Build Scalable Service Delivery Networks |
SANTA CLARA - Citrix Systems today announced a new virtualized service for its NetScaler® SDX™ service delivery networking platform that accelerates applications and desktop traffic delivered from cloud or enterprise data centers to branch office employees. The addition of Citrix® Branch Repeater™ services to the NetScaler SDX platform complements the company’s recent announcement of consolidated core networking services that were once traditionally delivered via separate appliances. This customer-driven innovation helps Citrix customers leverage an open, virtualized platform to build a comprehensive service delivery fabric and enable cloud-ready networks.
The virtualized NetScaler SDX architecture is designed to support networking services from Citrix, as well as from third-party companies — and deliver these capabilities at the massive scale for which NetScaler is universally known. NetScaler SDX platform integrates web application delivery, load balancing, application firewall security, SSL VPN remote access and now, WAN optimization. The new WAN optimization service also incorporates advanced optimizations for Citrix HDX™ technology, delivering an unprecedented 1 Gbps of Citrix® XenDesktop® traffic to remote and branch office users accessing virtual desktops and apps. Citrix customers benefit from the ability to deploy a single platform on which they can run multiple virtualized services, while still leveraging a common management console.
What’s New:
- New NetScaler SDX Service: Branch Repeater is now available as a virtualized service for the NetScaler SDX platform. It provides WAN optimization at up to 1 Gbps performance levels to accelerate the delivery of virtual desktops and apps.
Pricing and Availability:
The Branch Repeater 1000 service is available today, and will run on the NetScaler SDX 13505 platform. It supports up to 1 Gbps of XenDesktop or Citrix® XenApp™ traffic, and optimizes up to 6000 concurrent HDX user sessions. The list price for the Branch Repeater 1000 service starts at $265,000.
The Branch Repeater 500 service is available today, and will run on the NetScaler SDX 11505 platform. It supports a maximum of 500 Mbps of XenDesktop or XenApp traffic, and optimizes up to 3000 concurrent Citrix HDX user sessions. The list price for the Branch Repeater 500 service begins at $170,000. The Branch Repeater 500 service can be quickly upgraded to Branch Repeater 1000 with the simple purchase of a NetScaler Pay-As-You-Grow license for maximum flexibility.
Quotes:
Klaus Oestermann, Group Vice President and General Manager, Cloud Networking Group, Citrix
“Citrix customers can now leverage the industry-leading scale and performance of NetScaler to meet the most demanding WAN optimization requirements. As a fully virtualized service supporting an impressive 1 Gbps of performance, the new Branch Repeater service for NetScaler SDX is the perfect solution for both cloud providers and enterprise IT.”
Related Links
- Expert Blog: "Cisco and Citrix: Enlightened Approach to Partnering Drives Customer Success" by Simon Hayes, Vice President, Global Strategic Alliances, Citrix
- Announcement: Citrix NetScaler Delivers Massive Network Consolidation for Private and Public Clouds
- Announcement: New Citrix Netscaler SDX Brings Service Delivery Networking To The Cloud Era
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