Upgrading University Networks with SDN and Centralized Control
Client Overview
A leading university located in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, faced increasing challenges in managing aging network infrastructure across multiple campus buildings.
Objectives
- •Improve network resilience through redundant uplinks
- •Provide centralized network monitoring and management
- •Support future infrastructure expansion
- •Simplify switch configuration and maintenance
- •Ensure stable connectivity across campus buildings
Challenges
- ✓Frequent outages caused by aging network equipment
- ✓Lack of centralized configuration history and visibility
- ✓Limited uplink bandwidth between campus buildings
- ✓Single uplink structure increased downtime risks
- ✓Difficult maintenance due to distributed switch environments
Solution Overview
CoreEdge Networks proposed a modernized campus infrastructure using:
- •SDN-enabled switches with 10G uplink capabilities
- •CSC centralized controller for unified management
- •Active-Active uplink architecture for fault tolerance
- •Scalable modular topology for future expansion
Implementation Process
01
Analyzed existing campus network limitations and bottlenecks
02
Replaced aging switches with SDN-capable infrastructure
03
Established redundant Active-Active uplink topology
04
Integrated CSC centralized monitoring platform
05
Optimized policies and operational workflows for campus-wide deployment
Key Features Delivered
- ✓Redundant backbone connectivity
- ✓Centralized network monitoring
- ✓10G high-speed uplink deployment
- ✓Improved fault detection and response
- ✓Scalable architecture for future expansion
Results & Benefits
Improved Stability
Campus services remained operational even during uplink failures.
Operational Efficiency
Centralized control simplified switch management and maintenance.
Higher Performance
10G uplinks improved bandwidth between campus buildings.
Scalability
The network can easily support future departmental expansion.
Faster Troubleshooting
Real-time topology monitoring improved operational response time.
Client Quote
“CoreEdge Networks helped us modernize our campus infrastructure into a stable,
scalable, and centrally managed environment ready for future digital transformation.”