bill ryan - campus networking solutions

© 2015 BROCADE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, INC. COMPANY PROPRIETARY INFORMATION

Bill RyanSr. Product Manager

Campus Networking SolutionsThe Effortless Network®

This presentation, with prepared remarks, includes forward-looking statements regarding Brocade’s financial results, goals, plans, assumptions, strategy and business outlook, revenue, tax rate, cash, stock buybacks, OEM inventory, prospects, as well as U.S. Federal spending and order flow, and IT spending, which are only predictions and involve risks and uncertainties such that actual results may vary significantly. These and other risks are set forth in more detail in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 26, 2013 and our Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended August 2, 2014. These forward-looking statements reflect beliefs, assumptions, outlook, estimates, and predictions as of today, and Brocade expressly assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements whether as the result of new developments or otherwise.In addition, this presentation includes various third-party estimates regarding market share and other measures, which do not necessarily reflect the views of Brocade. Further, Brocade does not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of any such information or forecast.Certain financial information is presented on a non-GAAP basis. Management believes that non-GAAP financial measures used in this presentation allow stakeholders to gain a better understanding of Brocade’s comparative operating performance both from period to period, and to its competitors’ operating results. Management also believes these non-GAAP financial measures help indicate Brocade’s baseline performance before gains, losses or charges that are considered by management to be outside of ongoing operating results. Accordingly, management uses these non-GAAP financial measures for planning and forecasting of future periods and in making decisions regarding operations performance and the allocation of resources. The most directly comparable GAAP information and a reconciliation between the non-GAAP and GAAP figures are provided in the accompanying press release, which has been furnished to the SEC on Form 8-K and posted on Brocade’s website, and is included in the appendix in this presentation.

Legal DisclosurePlease see risk factors on Form 10-Q and Form 10-K filed with the SEC

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Brocade Campus Networks


The Effortless Networkenabled by Brocade HyperEdge Architecture

An open, standards-based network that works effortlessly—today and in the future—delivering task automation, reduced operational costs, and scalablegrowth for new applications and services.

The Need for New Scalable Services and BandwidthOur customers say their existing networks are inadequate


• Not ready for new VoIP system• Backup taking too long

• Need 10 GbE for video• Would not carry the city into

the future

• Needed to modernize• Video services• Expanding wireless

• New wireless network• Had speed, connectivity,

latency, and packet loss issues

• Existing wired network couldn’t support expanding wireless needs

• Connectivity for up to 68,500 fans

• Support IPTV, POS

Customers Want Open, Future-Proof NetworksThe network must be strategic—and last for years


“ The existing network couldn’t cope with today’s challenges, let alone our plans for the future.”

“ Everything about us is growing and changing. We need a network that is adaptable and flexible.”

“ We need a solution that would last at least seven to eight years.”

“ The network can’t be an impediment to delivering the services that we’ll need in the coming years.”

“ Having SDN as an option changes the discussions about what we can and cannot do.”

Management and Support Need Further AutomationIT resources are limited, so saving time and money is essential


“ I’ve got a very small team, so easy management is paramount.”

“ The ability to manage mixed stacks of switches really simplifies management.”

“ Cisco SmartNETwas killing us.”

Solution:OPEN MULTIVENDOR

SOFTWARE NETWORKING

Solution:COLLAPSED NETWORK LAYER

DEPLOYMENT OPTIONS

Brocade Campus Networking Strategic Focus AreasHyperEdge Architecture evolution

Solution:SCALE-OUT NETWORKINGAS THE NETWORK GROWS

Problem:Demand for more wireless, video,

VoIP, and other services

Problem:Future-proof network;

It needs to last

Problem:Complex management

SCALABLE OPEN AUTOMATED


Evolution of the Campus NetworkMoving away from monolithic chassis to distributed chassis


ICX 7xxx ICX 7xxx ICX 7xxx ICX 7xxx

ICX 7750 ICX 7750

Access

Aggregation/core

Problems: • Overly complex topology• Many points of management• High costs• Underutilized, chassis • Forklift upgrade

Solution• Scale-out, “pay as you grow”• Flexible network topology• 75% lower operation cost• Fewer touch-points • Multivendor interoperability

Core

Aggregation

Distributed Chassis with Switch Port ExtenderAccess-aggregation-core in single HyperEdge domain


BrocadeICX 7750

BrocadeICX 7450

BrocadeICX 7250

BrocadeICX 7750

Brocade ICX 7750

BrocadeICX 7750

BrocadeICX 7450

Benefits: • Scale-out networking• Consolidated management • Maximum flexibility: • Capacity when needed• Low network operation cost• Highly scalable• SDN capable

Access

Aggregation/core

BrocadeICX 7250

BrocadeICX 7750

HyperEdge Architecture Campus SolutionBrocade Distributed Chassis with Switch Port Extender


Brocade ICX 7750 High-Speed Campus Ring

Access

Brocade ICX 7450

Brocade ICX 7250

Access

Brocade ICX 7450

Brocade ICX 7750

Aggregation/Core

Brocade ICX 7750

Access

Aggregation/CoreEW

Brocade ICX 725012-Unit Stack

Brocade ICX 7750

Brocade ICX 7750

Brocade ICX 7450

Brocade ICX 7750

Aggregation/Core

Brocade ICX 7750

Benefits: • Simpler• Automated• Lower cost:• Highly scalable


Brocade Open Software Defined Networking


Software-Defined Networking (SDN)SDN in the campus network


Optimize the enterprise network for security, flexibility, reliability, and scale

Virtualize network switches for greater flexibility and increased asset utilization

Create and deliver customized network services on a per app/user/ role basis

Unlock the network for real-time orchestration and analytics

Network

SDN—From Academic Exercise to Reality


What you could do with SDN

Flow Optimization Solution from

Brocade

What you can do with SDN

• Volumetric attack mitigation• Policy-based

detection• Dashboard and

reportsHybrid

Port Mode

Management and Orchestration

ApplicationApp App …

ControlController Controller …

Virtualization

Physical InfrastructureNetwork Compute Storage

Portal

Brocade Flow Optimizer App

API GUI

Brocade sFlow

Collector

Brocade VyattaController (ODL)

3 2

14

SDN Hybrid Mode

• Hybrid mode in OpenFlow 1.3 specifications• Allows OpenFlow and traditional switching• Not all hybrid modes are equal• Per flow vs. per port


Hybrid Switch Mode Hybrid Port Mode• OpenFlow is enabled on a per-port

basis• OpenFlow ports do not run existing

features• Non-OpenFlow-enabled ports run

existing features, e.g., MPLS/IP routing

• OpenFlow is enabled on a per-port basis

• OpenFlow-enabled ports can run traditional services on Protected VLANs, concurrently with OpenFlow on the same port

Brocade SDN Leadership in the CampusBest positioned to deliver SDN solutions that solve real-world problems


• OpenFlow in portfolio across markets

• Transparent OpenFlow support with Mixed Stack and Distributed Chassis

• Brocade Hybrid Port Mode offers best option for immediate deployment:− Open− Evolutionary− Automated

• Brocade collaborating to deliver SDN-enabled wired/wireless integration

ICX ICXICXICX

Brocade Vyatta Controller

MLXe MLXe

ICX ICX ICXICX

ICX ICX ICXICX

SDN Overlay

Traditional Campus Network

App App App

Brocade Flow Optimizer ApplicationCampus Network Solution

• sFlow used to monitor traffic of MLXe routers and ICX switches• Brocade Flow Optimizer App

identifies threat (Bad Flow)• Policy threat response

selected• App sends flow information

and security action to controller• Controller pushes appropriate

OpenFlow rules


Brocade Flow Optimizer

ICX 7750 ICX 7750

ICX 7450 ICX 7450ICX 6XXXICX 6XXX

Brocade Vyatta Controller

Internet

MLXe MLXe

Brocade Flow Optimizer Application Dashboard

• Events and Audit widget• Widgets support time

scope and update the real-time data• Quick switch between

Historical & Real-Time• Unsupported widgets

are hidden from user• Switch between the

Table and Graph view for each widget


Roadmap

SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

• Attack Detection:1. UDP Flooding2. NTP Reflection3. ICMP Ping Flood4. DNS Reflection

• Mitigation Actions:1. Drop2. Redirect3. Meter4. Replicate5. Re-Mark

• Custom Profiles (L2-L4, Overlay)

• REST APIs• Latency < 10 seconds• Platform: MLX, ICX

• Dashboard• Historical Charts and

Graphs• Application Infrastructure

Enhancements• Licensing• Logging• Help

• New Mitigation Actions:3. Mirror Packet

• Elephant Flow Detection

• Automatic Management of Elephant Flow

• Multi-site VTM• Microsoft Lync QoS• Policy Management

April2015

Oct.2015

July2015

Release 1.0 Release 1.1 Release 1.2



Brocade Campus NetworkingICX Product Portfolio Highlights


A Comprehensive Enterprise Portfolio

Brocade ICX 6430/6450

Brocade ICX 7450

Brocade ICX 6610

Brocade FastIron SX

Brocade MLXe

Brocade ICX 6610

Brocade ICX 7750

Brocade ICX 6610

Non-Fabric DCCampus

Brocade Network Advisor

ICX Compact Switch

Brocade ICX 7750

Access Edge Aggregation/Core ToR/EoRLeadership and innovation:• Mixed stacking and

shared services• Low-latency,

high-bandwidth throughput

• High-density 1/10/40 GbE

• SDN: OpenFlow• Zero-touch discovery

and provisioning• Purpose-built HA

Brocade ICX 7450

Brocade ICX 7250

Ne

New


Introducing the Brocade ICX 7250 SwitchEntry-level stackable delivers highest 10G scalability & future proof functionality

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• Ultimate Price:Performance Access Switch ‒ 5 models with 24/48 port PoE+ & non-PoE

configurations‒ Full PoE on all ports‒ Full PoE+ on all ports with EPS‒ Redundant system power with EPS

• High Performance Scalability ‒ Configurable 8x10GE uplink/stacking ports‒ Up to 80 GB stacking bandwidth ‒ Up to 12 unit stacking‒ Hitless stacking failover

• Future Proof Functionality‒ L3: RIPv1/v2, OSPFv2, GRE, VRRP, VRRP-E‒ L3: IPv6 and multicast routing*‒ sFlow for granular network traffic visibility ‒ 802.3at PoE+ on all ports ‒ Switch Port Extender*‒ EEE‒ OpenFlow 1.3*

• Advanced External Power Supply (EPS)‒ Redundant power for up to 16 ICX 7250

Switches‒ Additional PoE power budget for up to

8 switches

Configurable 8x10G for uplinks / stacking

Up to 12 units per stack(40G & 80G stacking BW)

24/48x 1G PoE+ & non-PoE configurationEEE, OpenFlow 1.3 & Switch Port Extender ready

New External Power Supply (EPS)Power supply redundancy for up to 16 switches

Up to 3000W external PoE budget

EPS for redundant system power and additional 750W PoE budget

Brocade ICX 7450 SwitchesEnterprise stackable delivers premium capabilities and ultimate flexibility

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2 modular slots2×40 GbE for stacking/uplinks

or 8×10 GbE for uplinks

Dual modularpower supplies AC/DC

Dual modular fan trays

Modular slot for uplinks

Up to 12 units per stack

(dual 40 GbEstack

connections)

24/48×1 GbE PoE+ ports or48×1 GbE SFP fiber ports

MACsec, EEE ready

High PoE/PoH support (8 ports, up to 95 W

per port)

• Ultimate flexibility and future-proofing‒ 5 models supporting 24/48 PoE+ and

48-port SFP‒ Unique 3-slot design maximizes expandability‒ Flexible uplinks/stacking options: 40 GbE, 10

GbE, 10GBASE-T, and 1 GbE modules ‒ PoE+ and new 60 W/95 W PoH high-wattage

support‒ MACsec encryption and EEE hardware-ready‒ High-capacity AC/DC power options

(up to 1,000 W)‒ Reversible front-to-back or back-to-front airflow

• Advanced scalability and performance‒ Stackable up to 12 units per stack (576 ports)‒ 160 Gbps stacking bandwidth ‒ Full Layer 3 feature capability, including

BGP, VRF‒ sFlow for granular network traffic accounting‒ Up to 12×10 GbE uplinks (fiber or copper)

• Optimum high availability‒ Redundant, hot-swappable, power supplies

and fans‒ Hitless stacking failover‒ Redundant uplinks

Brocade ICX 7750 Switches High-performance distributed chassis system


• 48-Port SFP+ 10 GbE• 6+6-Port QSFP+/40 GbE

ICX7750-48FKey Highlights & Differentiators• Unprecedented port density:

96×10 GbE /32×40 GbE per unit or 48×10 GbE with up to 12×40 GbE uplinks/stack ports

• Market-leading stacking scalability up to 12 units per stack

• Longer stacking distance: 40 GbE

• Chassis performance (~ 1 Tbps stacking bandwidth)

• ISSU and hitless failover within the device and the stack

• SDN-ready with hybrid mode OpenFlow 1.3

• Full IPv4 and IPv6 routing support, includes BGP and VRF

• Extended operating temp (up to 50°C)

• Common Criteria and FIPs certification

• 48-Port RJ-45 10 GbE• 6+6-Port QSFP+ (six optional)

ICX7750-48C

• 26 to 40 GbE ports QSFP+• 32 to 40 GbE with optional

module

ICX7750-26Q

• Quad-core 1.5 GHz CPU 8 GB system memory, 2 G Flash, USB storage

• Optional 6×40 GbE QSFP• Redundant power supplies

and fans with front-to-back or back-to-front airflow

All Brocade ICX7750 Models

FastIron Roadmap

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Features• New HW—7250 • LAG 16 port support• 4x10G breakout on ICX

7750 (stand alone mode)• Ethernet remote loop• URPF (6610, 7750)• OpenFlow 1.3 (standalone

7450, 7750)• OpenFlow Normal mode,

Port mirroring

Features• New HW—

2.5GE on ICX7450• Switch Port Extender• ERSPAN• OpenFlow on stacks• Dynamic LACP add• uRPF (7250,7450)• OpenStack

Features• New HW—7450

IPsec module • Switch Port extender

(ph 2)• MVRP• Flex-auth with

Web-auth• CoA enhancements• VxLAN

Q2CY2015

FI 8.0.30 FI 8.0.40 Radar (Uncommitted)

: Marks the beginning of a period; CY quarters shown

Q3CY2015

Q4CY2015

Q1CY2016

Q2CY2016


Brocade ICX Portfolio Customers


Brocade ICX Rapid Customer Adoption

ICX 6610

Announced ICX and HyperEdge™ Architecture

1200Customers

ICX 6430 and 6450

ICX 6650

Distributed ServicesICX 6610/6450Mixed Stacks

ICX 6430/50-CCompact Switch ICX 7750

100K ICX Switches Ship

2800Customers

1M ICXPorts/Qtr Ship

Distributed ChassisICX 7750Stacks

H1 FY12 H2 FY14H1 FY14H2 FY13H1 FY13H2 FY12 H1 FY15

ICX 7250

5000+Customers

Distributed Chassis

Switch Port Extender

ICX 7450


Brocade ICX CustomersMore than 5,000 organizations worldwide



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