Zeus Load Balancer Launch

We are pleased to announce a partnership with Zeus to provide advanced Load Balancing solutions. The award winning ZXTM LB is now available as a software option on our HP dedicated servers.

Rental fees for a fully managed layer-7 load balancer including hardware start from £290pm +VAT. This service is ideal for clients who need sophisticated load balancing and traffic control facilities across a farm of application or web servers. It is recommended that two load balancers operate in a dual live/live design to avoid single points of failure.

Clients benefit from a low inclusive monthly rental and support from Xtraordinary without the need for up-front capital expenditure. The cost to purchase comparable layer-7 load balancing equipment elsewhere would typically be in the range of £7500-£10,000. By combining a software solution from a leading industry specialist with HP hardware we are able to offer an outstanding combination of quality, processing power and value for money.

Load balancer hardware specifications can be customised to a customer's precise requirements and upgraded later if required. Full management and support from Xtraordinary is included and customers can manage the load balancers via a secure web interface. Full details available here: Zeus ZXTM LB load balancer.

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