Ruckus Wireless Warehouse Solutions
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Strong Customer / Partner Base HOSPITALITY
WAREHOUSING
HEALTHCARE
EDUCATION
PUBLIC VENUES
Beijing Capital International Airport
High profile deployments • 7 million sq feet of warehouse space • Wireless inventory management, push-to-talk communication badges, humidity and temperature sensors, guest access, video surveillance (future)
2,600 staff in 2M sq feet of production and warehousing space Reliable Wi-Fi needed for inventory/parts management, quality control systems, VoIP, eKanban system, digital video displays 100 Zoneflex 7982s delivered 4x improvement in production line scanning, improved call quality, stable connectivity and improved handheld battery life for higher concurrent user counts • 154 locations in 34 countries • Replaced 1500 Motorola APs with just over half as many Ruckus APs • Indoor, outdoor, point to point and mesh • Achieved 2X improvement in client performance and Wi-Fi range • Enabling new applications such as push-to-talk, IP-based voice services, video surveillance and new mobile applications
• Leading seafood processor/distributor with 30+ remote sites • Inventory tracking system, rugged data capture devices and computer “robot” units for automated production control (APC) tracking system. • PtP connections to reduce broadband charges • Outdoor, extremely cold environments
Smart WI-Fi Lowers Supply Chain Costs
o 2,600 Staff in Lincoln, NE o 2M Square Feet of Production and Warehousing Space o More reliable Wi-Fi needed: o Inventory/parts management o Quality control systems o Inter-staff VoIP Comms o eKanban system o Digital video displays INTRO TO RUCKUS WIRELESS
Fixing Wi-Fi Problems BEFORE
AFTER SSID 2
100 ZoneFlex 7982s
oPoor call quality with Siemens VoIP phones oLow battery life on handheld devices oDropped connections to mobile devices oSpotty signal coverage oErratic performance oMassive space with RF noise and RF-unfriendly obstacles 5
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SSID 3
o4 to 1 improvement in production line scanning oImproved call quality oMore stable connectivity at higher data rates oStronger signal improved battery life of handhelds oBetter Wi-Fi coverage with fewer APs oHigher concurrent user counts in dense areas
Key Applications
THE SOLUTION
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1 Motorola/Symb ol handheld inventory tracking scanners now able to scan parts 5X faster than with legacy network
Data logic ELF PDA now can manage inventory just in time without coddling the handset to achieve acceptable signal with BeamFlex+
ZoneFlex 7982s
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Siemens VoIP phones no longer drop calls and can handle many calls in higher density zones
Redundant ZoneDirector 3000 Controllers
Industrial Manufacturing Wi-Fi
oGlobal Wi-Fi infrastructure for warehousing applications oFounded 1856, in 30 countries,150 locations
oWarehousing and selling IT logistics services as value add to its customers
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INTRO TO RUCKUS WIRELESS
Katoen Natie Wi-Fi Situation REQUIREMENTS
oWi-Fi system unstable oMesh unreliable oMaintenance free self-healing mesh required oReliable connectivity for handheld devices constantly in motion oFlexible deployment and ease of use oWarehouse nature of changing environment and inventory requires adaptive antennas for interference mitigation and reliability
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Key Applications 1
THE SOLUTION
2 Intermec devices requiring polarization diversity with BeamFlex for reliability
Reliable mesh for hundreds of acres
800 ZoneFlex 7782s for outdoor mesh coverage where needed, polarization diversity for mobile Intermec devices, and low power consumption for solar
Redundant ZD 3000 controllers
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Industrial Manufacturing Wi-Fi
o Industrial manufacturer for the oil and gas industry o 500+ employees in Houston and St Louis o Founded ten years ago by Pierre LaBarge o Pioneered service traceability using Wi-Fi to manage their supply chain 10
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LaBarge Wi-Fi Situation Situation
o Wi-Fi system unstable o Mesh unreliable oMaintenance free self-healing mesh required o Reliable connectivity for handheld devices constantly in motion o Hundreds of acres need reliable coverage o Remote mesh locations are too expensive to provide power o Low power use required for APs as will be powered by solar 11
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SSID 1 SSID 2
SSID 3
Key Applications 2
1 Intermec devices requiring polarization diversity with BeamFlex for reliability
4 Point to Point bridging for connecting remote office without cable
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THE SOLUTION
Solar for remote power
ZoneFex 7782s for outdoor mesh coverage where needed, polarization diversity for mobile Intermec devices, and low power consumption for solar
3 ZoneFlex 7731 Point to Point bridges for remote office buildings Reliable mesh for hundreds of acres Redundant ZD 3000 controllers
Wi-Fi That Works in Warehouses For One of the Nation’s Largest Third-Party Logistics Companies
Headquarters
Appleton, Wisconsin
Business
USDA food grade warehousing and distribution
Locations
23 distribution centers used for public, contract and lease warehousing with 7 million square feet of storage
Products
Cheese, paper, pulp, food products and ingredients
Customers
Del Monte Foods, Kraft Foods, Land O’ Lakes, Inc., Wausau Paper, and 3M
Primary apps
Wireless inventory management, push-to-talk communication badges, humidity and temperature sensors, guest access, video surveillance (future)
Needed: Adaptive Wireless For An Always-Changing RF Environment Situation ▪ Wireless instability seriously hampering operations
▪ Legacy Motorola APs delivering less than 1Mbps of TCP throughput (Iperf) ▪ RF-unfriendly obstacles causing signal loss, spotty coverage, poor performance ▪ Guest/employee Wi-Fi connectivity inside and outside ▪ 98 Moto MC9090/9060 scanners, 40 EWB-100 push-to-talk badges ▪ Evaluated Aruba, Cisco, Motorola, and Ruckus
Requirements ▪ Coverage, coverage, coverage ▪ Consistent and stable Wi-Fi connectivity ▪ Industrial strength Wi-Fi that can deal with harsh RF environmental conditions
▪ Ability of Wi-Fi system to automatically adapt to RF changes ▪ Real-time access to Wi-Fi-enabled devices and applications, always
▪ Simple to deploy, configure, manage, and troubleshoot ▪ Centralized management ▪ Scalable and affordable solution supporting a wide range of devices
Insane RF Issues Too Much Space with Too Many Obstacles ▪ Wireless instability hampers operations
▪ Unfriendly Wi-Fi environment ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Dairy: Cheese = 40% water = enemy to RF Pulp/Paper = Dense materials, RF killer RF shadowing Dead spots and poor signal coverage Dropped or no connections Serious performance problems
▪ Ever-changing warehouses ▪ Floor-to-ceiling solid steel racks ▪ 4 pallets deep/5 pallets high ▪ Constant configuration changes
▪ Moving to 100% Wi-Fi devices and applications
Smarter 802.11 Solves Everything More Reliable Connections, Killer Performance at the Best Price ▪ Adaptive antenna array constantly finds best signal path as conditions change ▪ Complete coverage everywhere ▪ No more signal loss due to racking, product, or climate change
▪ Dual-band 802.11n boosts performance
ZoneFlex 7363 Dual-band 802.11n 2x2:2
FlexMaster CORPORATE
System Management
WAREHOUSES
▪ Consistent 83Mbps of TCP performance (Iperf) ▪ Strong signal at longer ranges (higher data rates)
▪ Simple to deploy and maintain ▪ APs configured and installed in minutes ▪ Unified management and remote monitoring for indoor and outdoor APs ▪ No new cabling required
▪ Best price/performance ▪ 1/5th the cost of alternatives ▪ 4X the performance
ZoneFlex 7962 Indoor dual-band 802.11n 3x2:2
ZoneDirector Local WLAN management
ZoneFlex 7762 Outdoor dual-band 802.11n 3x2:2
Increasing Operational Efficiency oJust-in-time logistics company located in Edison, NJ o185,000 square foot warehouse facility o Hostile RF environment o Floor-to-ceiling metal racks
oRequirements o No additional Ethernet cabling o Deploy APs with only power o Complete coverage o Central management o Controlled guest access o Reliable Wi-Fi connectivity o Simple configuration and administration
The Problem(s) o Huge facility with limited Ethernet cabling o Hostile RF environment o Floor-to-ceiling metal racks throughout o Dropped connections o Poor signal coverage
o Lack of simple and central management
The Solution and Benefits ▪ Smart meshed APs eliminate additional Ethernet cable ▪ Complete coverage with fewer APs needed ▪ Centralized control ▪ Adaptive Wi-Fi provides reliable signals within hostile RF environment ▪ Easy to add APs on-the-fly without cabling ▪ One fourth the cost of proposed alternative WLAN solutions
Ensuring Operational Efficiency oFishery with protein processing and distribution o30 Warehouses o Hostile RF environment o Floor-to-ceiling metal racks o Solid frozen freezers
oRequirements o No additional Ethernet cabling o Low cost o Complete coverage o Central management o Stable, Reliable Wi-Fi Connectivity o Interference avoidance o Ability to operate in extreme cold
The Problem(s) o Huge facilities with Hostile RF environment (solid frozen freezers, microwaves) o Floor-to-ceiling metal racks throughout o Dropped connections o Poor signal coverage o Lack of simple and central management
100% saturation of 2.4GHz RF spectrum, across all 802.11
More for Less… ▪ 40% Fewer APs require less cabling and maintenance cost
▪ Complete coverage ▪ Centralized control ▪ Adaptive Wi-Fi provides reliable signals within hostile RF environment ▪ Easy to add APs on-the-fly without cabling ▪ One fourth the cost of proposed alternative WLAN solutions
ADI Logistics o ADI provides just-in-time logistics services to over 100 customers from a 185,000-square-foot facility. Their previous Wi-Fi installation was limited, due to metal facilities and lack of Ethernet cabling. However, ADI needed to deploy full coverage to support new ruggedized handheld devices for inventory management and back office applications, as well as guest access to support diverse customer requirements. o Ruckus ZoneFlex provided complete Wi-Fi coverage using half the APs proposed by other vendors. Smart Mesh eliminated the need for new cabling and streamlined deployment, allowing the entire WLAN to be installed and operational in under 4 hours • Centrally-managed WLAN is simple to administer and offers controlled guest access • Adaptable Wi-Fi signals allow reliable coverage within hostile RF environment, ensuring a good user experience 23
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Pacific Seafood Pacific Seafood operates state-of-the-art processing and distribution facilities throughout the Western United States. They needed complete Wi-Fi coverage for headquarters and 30+ remote sites, with centralized management at the lowest possible cost to support their inventory tracking system, rugged data capture devices and dozens of computer “robot” units used to support their automated production control (APC) tracking system.
- Low latency to maintain TELNET sessions - Reduce monthly broadband charges to facilities that were often less than a mile apart. - Simple to deploy and easy to remotely manage
Ruckus ZoneFlex 7962 and 7762 APs delivered extended signal range and 2x faster performance with 40% fewer APs at ½ the cost of other vendor proposals. ZoneFlex 7731’s enabled secure, reliable point to point connections between nearby facilities • Simplified, central administration and deployment • Stable connectivity, even in high interference locations • Operates outdoors and in extreme cold • Simple and secure guest networking 24
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Milfos International o Milfos International Limited is one of New Zealand’s leading manufacturers and distributors of dairy equipment and milking solutions. The company employs over 100 staff throughout five operating divisions and is headquartered in Hamilton, New Zealand. Requirements: • • • • •
Ubiquitous Wi-Fi coverage within multipurpose complex Consistent and reliable connectivity within a hostile RF environment Centralised management and ease of administration Secure and convenient guest networking capabilities Automatically provisioned security parameters and settings for staff smartphones and laptops
o Ruckus ZoneFlex 7962, 7363 and 7762 Dual-Band 802.11a/b/g/n Access Points provided consistent, high performance Wi-Fi coverage across the complex o Zone Director simplified management and troubleshooting via a single point of management for indoor and outdoor APs, increasing efficiency and security, and enabling seamless roaming between indoor and outdoor locations o Ruckus guest networking and Dynamic Pre-Shared Key capabilities enabled improved guest services and greater flexibility within secure environment
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