Bell Harbor International Conference Center Goes Hi-Tech with Xirrus High Performance Wi-Fi
A Pacific Northwest treasure, Bell Harbor offers 100,000 square feet of waterfront conference, meeting, and special event space. From the 300-seat Bay Auditorium fashioned after the United Nations, to the Rooftop Plaza with incredible views of Seattle, the Olympic Mountains, and Mt. Rainier, Bell Harbor sets the stage for history-making occasions for groups from ten to 5,000. As one of the Port of Seattle-owned waterfront properties, Bell Harbor International Conference Center also manages catering and events for World Trade Center Seattle, Odyssey Maritime Discovery Center, and Pier 30 Event Center.
Requirements
- Solve high density issues, especially for a 300-seat auditorium
- Pervasive Wi-Fi throughout 100,000 square foot convention center
- Ability to support 802.11a/b/g/n clients
- Centralized management
- Consume less energy
Benefits
- Sufficient bandwidth for hundreds of heavy users
- Ability to support thousands of 802.11a/b/g/n clients
- Less switching and power consumption for a greener solution
- Ability to load balance users across multiple radios
- Centralized management
Savings
- Ratio of Wi-Fi Arrays to traditional APs
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1:8 |
- Number of additional access points saved
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20 |
- Number of additional cable runs saved
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20 |
- Number of switch ports that saved
|
20 |
- Average power savings per year (kWh)
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4,205 |