As enterprises embark on digital transformation initiatives, always-on connectivity that’s scalable and secure for users, IoT devices, applications, and services become critical for business success. Credit: HPE Aruba Networking By: Sue Gillespie, Senior Product Marketing Manager, HPE Aruba Networking. Creating a secure, high-performance, always-on network that’s designed for operational efficiency and growth begins with a modern infrastructure—and depends on campus core switches to be the beating heart of enterprise connectivity. Because of this key role, campus core switch capabilities directly impact user and device experience, network security, and IT operational efficiency. What is a campus core switch? These are typically Ethernet switches that manage traffic coming to and from aggregation switches, the wide area network (WAN), and the internet via router or gateway. Network architectures often deploy either 2-tier collapsed core approaches with a single switch playing the role of both core switch and aggregation (distribution) switch or a 3-tier approach with separate core and aggregation switches. Here’s an example of a 3-tier network from our ESP Campus Design Validated Solution Guide: HPE Aruba Networking Capabilities for more Because of their crucial role in delivery of network services, campus core switch capabilities impact what your network can deliver. Does your network need more of one of these three capabilities? More high availability—If a campus core switch is down, then so are network services and connectivity. Consider switch features like VSX live upgrade and hot-patching that allow non-disruptive software updates, hot-swappable modules, power supplies, and fans to ensure always-on connectivity. More automation and better visibility—Configurations, provisioning, and troubleshooting are time-consuming tasks. Support for intelligent automation tools and analytics improve efficiencies, speed troubleshooting, and further optimize network operations when integrated in unified cloud-based management HPE Aruba Networking Central. More security—Creating and enforcing user- and device-based policies across an enterprise is complex and time-consuming. EVPN-VXLAN support in core switches helps create a network fabric that extends layer 2 connectivity as a network overlay over an existing physical network, providing operational simplicity and security that can be quickly enabled using Central NetConductor. Get more from your network with CX at the core Take a closer look at our campus core switching solution in the HPE Aruba Networking CX Campus Core Switches At-A-Glance and check out our core switches. Designing your network? Check out our Validated Solution Guides. Related content brandpost Sponsored by HPE Aruba Networking Introducing Wi-Fi 7 access points that deliver more Achieve enhanced secure connectivity, maximized performance, increased IoT and location capabilities, and even more data processing at the edge with the new 700 Series Wi-Fi 7 access points. By Tanya O'Hara Apr 24, 2024 6 mins Wi-Fi brandpost Sponsored by HPE Aruba Networking Harnessing the power of the AI/5G inflection point Enterprises and telco operators are preparing their networks for profound innovations to come. By David Stark, Vice President and General Manager, Telco Solutions, HPE Aruba Networking Apr 16, 2024 7 mins Artificial Intelligence brandpost Sponsored by HPE Aruba Networking Leader in GigaOm Radar SASE report for single-vendor SASE By Nav Chander, Senior Product Marketing Manager, SASE & SD-WAN Apr 15, 2024 5 mins SASE brandpost Sponsored by HPE Aruba Networking Empower your network to work smarter, not harder Unleash the power of a security-first, AI-powered network to accelerate line of business outcomes and elevate end-user and IT experiences. By Dave Chen, Head of Campus Switching Product Marketing Apr 03, 2024 3 mins Networking PODCASTS VIDEOS RESOURCES EVENTS NEWSLETTERS Newsletter Promo Module Test Description for newsletter promo module. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe