Carnegie Mellon University delivers wired-like performance with Xirrus Wireless Arrays
Carnegie Mellon is a global research university of more than 10,000 students, 70,000 alumni and 4,000 faculty and staff. Recognized for its world-class arts and technology programs, collaboration across disciplines and innovative leadership in education, Carnegie Mellon is consistently a top-ranked university. Guided by the values of innovation, creativity, problem-solving and collaborative teamwork, CMU students experience a distinctive education that gives them tools to pioneer solutions through an approach that values both teamwork and leadership.
Requirements
- Support for thousands of students with 4 to 5 wireless devices each
- Wired-like speeds and reliability across the wireless network
- Least amount of equipment, cables, and switch ports as possible
- Easy installation and management from a central location
Benefits
- Superior coverage with 75% fewer devices and cable pulls
- Support for tens of thousands of densly poplated wireless devices
- Ability to manage the wireless network from a central computer
- Automated management, RF spectrum, and security tools
- Fully upgradeable to 802.11ac
Savings
- Ratio of Wi-Fi Arrays to traditional APs
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1:4 |
- Number of additional access points saved
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1,050 |
- Number of additional cable runs saved
|
1,050 |
- Number of switch ports saved
|
1,050 |
- Average power savings per year (Kwh)
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59,130 |