Dell releases new networking solutions

Dell’s S5000 modular switching platform

By Kim Yoo-chul

Dell unveiled its new networking solutions designed to manage software systems and handle data traffic, Wednesday.

The move came as the U.S.-based computer manufacturer is seeking to expand its business in Korea by offering varied computing solutions that are related to virtual goods and cloud systems.

The new solutions include its new Active Fabric solution for software defined network (SDN) enabled designs, Active Fabric Manager, and the Networking S5000 modular LAN/SAN switching platform, it said in a statement.

The announcement comes after the PC maker opted to become a solutions provider as well as a hardware manufacturer.

“We are positive that our new product will appeal to both private and public companies,” said Yoon Seok-ro, the head of its networking solution business in Korea, in a news conference in the Park Hyatt Hotel, southern Seoul.

While Dell is trying hard to sell its networking solutions to government-led business projects, the Korean government is applying stricter guidelines over fears of possible data leakage.