Through this partnership Mirantis and Brocade have partnered to provide a turnkey, OpenStack-based, On-Demand Data Center solution for service providers. Brocade builds on the proven Mirantis OpenStack platform and Fuel deployment automation by adding network management integration, functionality, scalability, and automation suitable for cloud service provider’s complex needs, helping them prepare for the New IP.
“Cloud service providers face a number of challenges in hosting modern data centers that hinder innovation, including the lack of automation, limited resources, and high costs. To address this, Brocade and Mirantis have partnered to provide a best-in-class solution for cloud service providers based on Mirantis OpenStack distribution and Brocade networking technology—all designed to support the ever-increasing demands of cloud environments,” said Jason Nolet, Vice President Data Center and Enterprise Networking, Brocade.
This cloud service provider solution offers unmatched automation and is built to support scale-out infrastructure, making it ideal for cloud infrastructures that must scale outward rather than upward. The included technologies are built on three core design principles: Simplicity and automation; Efficiency and resilience; and Interfaces built for the cloud. Coupled with Brocade Network Subscription, a pay-as-you-go acquisition model, Brocade can help organizations meet their networking challenges with financial flexibility.
“There is tremendous demand from OpenStack users for advanced networking, particularly scalable software-driven technology,” said Adrian Ionel, CEO, Mirantis. “By becoming a Mirantis Technology Partner, Brocade enriches the OpenStack ecosystem with robust cloud networking for service providers and enterprises building private clouds.”
