Managed Local Area Networks

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Overview

N-Wave offers the Managed Local Area Networks (LAN) service to provide full LAN management down to the access port for customers at large, medium, small and micro-sized sites. The service uses standardized hardware, software and network design models to reduce complexity, ensure compatibility among network components, simplify troubleshooting and improve security posture.

N-Wave is able to build reliable, scalable and high-performance switching networks—without compromising network simplicity and ease of management. With the ability to securely converge multiple entities and services onto a single network infrastructure, N-Wave can also reduce labor, maintenance and equipment costs while improving the service for all. 

The following statistics are for the Managed LAN service:

  • 50 Managed LAN deployments
  • 5 NOAA Line Offices use this service
  • 440+ switches deployed

Service Benefits

  • Robust, centrally managed infrastructure
  • Procurement, configuration, management and patching of LAN switches
  • Multiple design options varying in size, complexity and cost to suit unique needs
  • Service uses a three-tier hierarchical network model consisting of core, distribution and access layers, with an option to collapse the model for smaller sites
  • Switching supports full PoE+, eliminating the need to run a separate power infrastructure to support Power over Ethernet
  • Opportunities to free up rack space, lower power and cooling needs, and reduce management overhead
  • Single point-of-entry through N-Wave’s Service Desk for 24x7 Tier 1 support
  • Expert troubleshooting from a centrally managed and geographically dispersed team of N-Wave Tier 2 and 3 network engineers
  • Robust configuration management, monitoring, alerting and diagnostic tools, with end-to-end visibility for troubleshooting
  • Reduced scope of customer’s Assessment and Authorization (A&A), with the FISMA boundary existing at the access port

For More Information

For more information about how N-Wave Managed LAN can meet your needs, submit a New Service Request or visit N-Wave’s website: nwave.noaa.gov.