San Bernardino County's Emergency Responders Rely on Xirrus Wireless Networking
Southern California's San Bernardino County covers 20,160 square miles including, desert, valley, and a mountain region that is very popular for winter sports. Founded in 1853 shortly after California was admitted to the United States, the county now has 10 colleges and universities, a diverse job industry, and a population of nearly 2 million residents.
Requirements
- Wi-Fi access through the county's network and the Internet
- Provide seamless and immediate service in the event of disaster
- Minimum devices installed
- Reliable wireless appliance to compliment Disaster Recovery Solution
- Support 12 HP® 8510w laptops, a 20 unit Anthro® laptop cart, and a APC® 1500 UPS
Benefits
- Only one Xirrus XS8 Array required to support Emergency Responders team's needs
- Provides more flexibility and access with a reliable network to a greater amount of clients
- Zero RF interference to emergency communication equipment
- Ability for the County's departments, Federal, and non-profit agencies to have immediate network connectivity
Savings
- Ratio of Wi-Fi Arrays to traditional APs
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1:5 |
- Number of additional access points saved
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8 |
- Number of additional cable runs saved
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8 |
- Number of switch ports saved
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8 |
- Average power savings per year (kWh)
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3,154 |