Juniper Networks announced on Tuesday that Saudi Arabian telco stc will deploy Juniper 400G routers in its core network and select data centres to support expansion of its 5G network to reach 75 cities and regions.
According to Juniper, stc needed extra capacity in its core network and the data centres it uses to support the B/OSS systems for mobile, broadband, residential and B2B services. The objective was to create an energy-efficient elastic fabric able to streamline operations and simplify the network as services grow and evolve.
For the core network, stc deployed Juniper’s PTX10008 packet transport routers, which deliver 115.2 Tbps capacity and are 800G-ready to meet future demands. The upgrade resulted in a 1,340% increase in 100G capacity and an 864-port boost in 400G capacity per rack space, with a 43% reduction in watts/gig power consumption, Juniper said.
Meanwhile, stc used 400G-ready MX10008 routers to modernise its data centre, which Juniper said delivered a 384-port boost in 400G capacity per site, whilst also achieving a 90% reduction in the physical space requirements per site and an 87% decrease in watts/gig power consumption compared to previous multi-layer designs.
Bader Allhieb, VP of infrastructure at stc, said the capacity expansion would enable it to bring 5G to millions more people and businesses in Saudi Arabia. “Stc can continue to attract and retain mobile customers at scale while also reducing our carbon footprint and operational expenditure.”
