New cloud networking solutions address challenges of “mobile first” enterprise

Aerohive Networks® today announced it has expanded its cloud networking solutions to include the new SR-series switches, HiveManager® 6.0 network management system, and HiveOS® 6.0 network operating system. The new SR-series access switches combine cloud-management, on-demand provisioning and secure branch routing to reduce the complexity of today’s “mobile first” enterprise.

HiveManager and HiveOS 6.0 add a new customizable analytics dashboard and user-based application visibility and control to Aerohive’s policy enforcement capabilities. These new SR-series switches, combined with Aerohive’s cloud-managed, cooperative APs, and the new HiveManager and HiveOS 6.0 create a complete, unified access solution for the “mobile first” enterprise.

Features include:

SR-Series Access Switches

o User-based QoS, storm control and 802.1X multiple authentication for voice and data coexistence
o Integrates secure branch routing, 3G/4G connectivity and advanced switching
o 24-, 48- port models plus 8-, 24-, and 48-port high-power POE included

Customizable Dashboards for Complete Network Visibility and Control
Application Traffic Shaping Based on User and Device Context

Policy Enforcement Based on User and Device Context

The SR2024 is available March 2013 starting at $1799 US list. The SR2124Pand SR2148P will be available mid-2013. HiveOSandHiveManager 6.0 are available March 2013 as a free upgrade for existing customers with support contracts.

To see a demo, watch this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkPL2ZzoX8U and check out the solution brief here: http://www.aerohive.com/pdfs/Aerohive-Solution_Brief-Application-Visibility-and-Control.pdf