Ruckus Networks ZoneDirector 5000

Ruckus Networks ZoneDirector 5000 Controller

The Ruckus ZoneDirector 5000 (901-5100-US10) with dual AC power supplies is one of the industry's first controller-based system that can be flexibly deployed either in-line or out of the data path, supporting up to 20,000 clients, 1,000 access points and 2048 wireless LANs (WLANs) within a single, easy-to-use platform.

Ruckus Networks ZoneDirector 5000 Controller Overview:

The Ruckus Networks ZoneDirector 5000 is highly resilient with dual/hot-swappable AC/DC power supplies and fans. The ZD5000 integrates the same ZoneFlex Smart/OS software as other ZoneDirector platforms, supporting advanced features such as meshing, hotspot authentication, guest networking and dynamic Wi-Fi security at no additional cost.

With 6 times the processing power and twice the capacity and redundancy of previous ZoneDirectors, the ZD5000 is perfect for large-scale wireless environments such as hotels, schools, hospitals and managed service environments. With a lifetime warranty, the ZD5000 from Ruckus Networks is one of the first Smart WLAN platform to combine power, simplicity and scalability into a single, affordable system.

Ruckus Networks ZoneDirector 5000 Controller Features:

• Smart meshing support
• Simple and elegant guest networking and captive portal
• Hotspot authentication (WISPr support)
• AP and WLAN groupings streamlines operation of a large number of small-sized networks from a single controller
• IPv6 support
• Integrated DHCP server
• Dynamic VLAN assignment
• Dynamic Pre-Shared Key generation and Zero-IT administration of clients
• Integrated wireless performance test tool (SpeedFlex) measures WI-Fi throughput of clients, APs and mesh links
• Users access policies provide rich WLAN control
• Traffic thresholds for users on a specific SSID to ensure fairness
• Robust authentication support (802.1X, captive portal, Active Directory, RADIUS, local database, WISPr)
• Time-based WLAN broadcasting
• Band steering provides spectral optimization
• Airtime fairness allows better user experience
• Dynamic (performance based) channel assignment ensures faster client connectivity
• Dynamic and configurable client load balancing to optimize overall WLAN system performance

What's in the Box?

• ZoneDirector 5000
• Licensed for up to 100 ZoneFlex Access Points
• Dual AC Power Supplies
• AC power cords
• Fans
• Rack Rail Mount Kit