Barracuda expands secure application delivery platform

Barracuda Networks, Inc has announced the new Barracuda load balancer ADC model 540 and the release of firmware version 5.1. The new releases expand Barracuda’s Application Delivery Controller technology to help organisations securely deliver applications on-premises or in the cloud.

The Barracuda Load Balancer ADC 540 is geared for customers looking for a secure, affordable midrange ADC platform with robust security. When paired with the upcoming firmware version 5.1 release, the Barracuda Load Balancer ADC provides authentication, authorisation and accounting (AAA) capabilities and integration with VMware View.

Highlights of the new Barracuda Load Balancer ADC model 540 include:
•?4x1GbE ports
•?Total throughput of 2-Gbps
•?Optional application security subscription for integrated web application firewall capabilities
Highlights of the Barracuda Load Balancer ADC version 5.1 release include:
•?Support for the new Barracuda Load Balancer ADC Vx Virtual appliance
•Expanded authentication, authorisation and accounting (AAA) capabilities
•?Integration with VMware View

“Building on the momentum of the launch of our new Barracuda Load Balancer ADC in May, we continue to capitalise on opportunities in the data center infrastructure marketplace where customers are looking for robust solutions that are both easy-to-use and affordable,” said Stephen Pao, GM Security, Barracuda. “The new 540 model provides cost-conscious organisations with redundant 1 GbE paths, and the new firmware release adds support for key applications that require load balancing.”