Barracuda Networks Link Balancer 230 BWBI230A11 Leaflet
Product codes
BWBI230A11
As data traffic grows exponentially – and organizations grow ever more
dependent on continuous connectivity – the ability to
dependent on continuous connectivity – the ability to
intelligently and
dynamically balance traffic across multiple Internet links
is critical to
efficiently maintain day-to-day operations. The Barracuda Link Balancer deploys
transparently in front of legacy firewalls that cannot handle such requirements.1
transparently in front of legacy firewalls that cannot handle such requirements.1
Cost-Effective Internet Continuity
Internet continuity is just as important as
application and data availability in a business
continuity plan. The Barracuda Link Balancer
provides: automatic Internet link monitoring
and failover, which prevents Internet downtime
and lost employee productivity during ISP
outages. Key services such as web, voice, and
email continue to be available to customers and
partners, protecting the business and brand.
application and data availability in a business
continuity plan. The Barracuda Link Balancer
provides: automatic Internet link monitoring
and failover, which prevents Internet downtime
and lost employee productivity during ISP
outages. Key services such as web, voice, and
email continue to be available to customers and
partners, protecting the business and brand.
Scale Bandwidth and Performance
Scale bandwidth and increase reliability without
purchasing expensive backup lines. Transparent
switching and failover across multiple Internet
links based on active monitoring of link health
and performance guarantee maximum speed
and reliability. Application-aware traffic shaping
allows granular bandwidth prioritization for
critical Internet applications and infrastructure
across one or more Internet links.
switching and failover across multiple Internet
links based on active monitoring of link health
and performance guarantee maximum speed
and reliability. Application-aware traffic shaping
allows granular bandwidth prioritization for
critical Internet applications and infrastructure
across one or more Internet links.
Quick Return on Investment
The Barracuda Link Balancer is affordably priced,
without any per-user or per-port fees. Drop-in,
transparent deployment ensures rapid installation
with minimal disruptions to existing network
infrastructure. It provides immediate return
on investment by allowing the provisioning of
underutilized backup links or the use of low-cost
Internet links instead of expensive T1 lines – while
making Internet connectivity more reliable.
transparent deployment ensures rapid installation
with minimal disruptions to existing network
infrastructure. It provides immediate return
on investment by allowing the provisioning of
underutilized backup links or the use of low-cost
Internet links instead of expensive T1 lines – while
making Internet connectivity more reliable.
The Barracuda Advantage
• Deploys rapidly while retaining existing firewall and router settings
• Inbound link load balancing using authoritative DNS
• Automatic VPN failover and failback between Internet links
• Application-aware traffic shaping across Internet links
• Inbound link load balancing using authoritative DNS
• Automatic VPN failover and failback between Internet links
• Application-aware traffic shaping across Internet links
Product Spotlight
• Dynamic link load balancing and failover across multiple ISPs
• Ensure's maximum Internet uptime and high availability
• Real-time visibility into health, performance, and utilization of Internet links
• Ensure's maximum Internet uptime and high availability
• Real-time visibility into health, performance, and utilization of Internet links
Cost-Effective Internet Performance and Availability
For information on Barracuda Firewalls, which include link balancing, see the
Barracuda Firewall and Barracuda NG Firewall datasheets.
Barracuda Firewall and Barracuda NG Firewall datasheets.
Barracuda Link Balancer
Barracuda Link Balancer
Existing Backup Link
( ISP 1 )
Legacy Firewall
Servers - Web
Email, VOIP
Internet
Users
T1 Link
( ISP 2 )
New DSL Link
( ISP 3 )
The Barracuda Link Balancer offers by far the most comprehensive feature set and the best support at
an unbeatable price.
an unbeatable price.
Rob Eden
Network Administrator, Europa House
Security
Storage
Storage
Application Delivery
The Barracuda Link Balancer manages multiple concurrent Internet connections