// Beyond Connectivity
The Modern Network Fabric.
Network agility is key to successful modern networking. KHIPU Core & Edge Networking focuses on three core outcomes:
- Automated Provisioning: Roll out new services in minutes, not days, with zero-touch configuration.
- Hyper-Segmentation: Automatically isolate guest users, corporate devices, and sensitive IoT (like medical pumps or CCTV) at the edge to prevent lateral threat movement.
- Unbreakable Core Resilience: Design a non-blocking, high-capacity core (up to 100GbE+) that ensures zero downtime for your data centre and cloud-onramps.
Our Solution Pillars.
High-Capacity Core Switching
- The heart of your network. We deploy high-density, low-latency chassis and stackable cores.
- KHIPU Value: We specialise in Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation (MC-LAG) and Virtual Switching Extension (VSX) to ensure that even if a core component fails, your business stays online.
Secure Edge & Access Switching
- Where your users and devices meet the network. We provide PoE++ (up to 90W) to power the latest Wi-Fi 6E/7 access points and high-definition security cameras.
- KHIPU Value: We integrate Dynamic Segmentation, ensuring that a user’s security policy follows them regardless of which port they plug into.
Industrial & Ruggedised Networking
- Specialist networking for ‘non-carpeted’ environments – warehouses, outdoor campuses, and manufacturing floors.
- KHIPU Value: We deploy rugged hardware designed to thrive in extreme temperatures and vibration-heavy environments.
Unified Management.
Managing 500 switches shouldn’t require 500 logins. KHIPU utilises AI-powered management platforms (like HPE Aruba Central) to provide:
AI-Ops
Predictive analytics that alert our NOC to cable failures or transceiver issues before they cause an outage.
Centralised Policy
Update security rules across your entire global estate with a single click.
Deep Visibility
See exactly what is happening on your network – from bandwidth-heavy users to unauthorised device connections.
// Why
Why KHIPU for your Core & Edge Networking?
- 20+ Years of Design
We have built some of the largest campus networks in the UK and South Africa. - Platinum Accreditations
We hold the highest technical certifications with the world’s leading vendors. - 24×7 Managed NOC
Our KARMA™ monitoring doesn’t just watch your network; it predicts its needs, ensuring 99.999% availability.
Core & Edge Networking FAQs.
What is the difference between Core and Edge networking? More
The Core is the high-speed backbone of your network, responsible for routing traffic between different sections (like data centres and the internet) as fast as possible. The Edge consists of the switches where users, laptops, and IoT devices actually connect. KHIPU ensures both layers are optimised and synchronised for maximum performance.
Can you help us move to a ‘Zero-Touch’ network? More
Yes. By using technologies like Shortest Path Bridging (SPB) or HPE Aruba Dynamic Segmentation, we can create a network that automatically configures ports based on the device that plugs in. This eliminates manual errors and significantly reduces the workload on your IT team.
Does KHIPU support multi-vendor environments? More
While we are partnered with HPE, ALE, and Fortinet, we have decades of experience in integrating different technologies. We can help you manage your legacy estate while building a strategic roadmap toward a unified, more efficient fabric.
How do we ensure our network can support Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7? More
Modern Wi-Fi requires high-power PoE++ (802.3bt) and Multi-Gigabit (Smart Rate) ports to avoid bottlenecks. KHIPU’s edge switching solutions are designed specifically to provide the power and speed required for the next generation of wireless connectivity.
What happens if a core switch fails? More
We design our core solutions with High Availability (HA) at the forefront. By using ‘Active-Active’ configurations and redundant power/cooling, we ensure that the network can sustain a hardware failure without the users ever noticing a drop in connectivity.