The University of Akron issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Core Border Network, and after reviewing the proposals, they decided to award the contract to Dell Marketing. The contract involves the provision of Arista network equipment, including switches, licenses, and optics modules. The scope of work includes the delivery and installation of the equipment. The University of Akron is seeking to upgrade its network infrastructure to improve its performance and capacity.
• The contract includes the provision of 10 Arista 7050X switches, 160 Arista 7150S switches, and other equipment.
• The contract also includes the provision of licenses for the Arista switches, including enhanced L3 licenses.
• The University of Akron is seeking to improve its network infrastructure to support its growing needs.
• The contract is expected to be completed within a certain timeframe, although the exact duration is not specified.
• The University of Akron is working with Dell Marketing to ensure a smooth implementation of the new network equipment.