Case Study: Kilgore College achieves seamless integrated wired and wireless connectivity and faster network management with Brocade

Kilgore College Scores Mobile Win with Integrated Network

Kilgore College, a 6,500‑student community college in East Texas with campuses across a 30‑mile area, was straining under rapidly growing digital traffic from phones, tablets, and laptops. Sporadic wireless performance and aging Cisco gear meant the school needed a budget‑friendly, integrated wired-and-wireless solution that provided reliable connectivity, visibility, and easier management.

Kilgore replaced its network in phases with Brocade ICX 6610/6450 switches integrated with Aruba wireless and AirWave monitoring. The mixed‑stacking architecture simplified configuration and cross‑network visibility, saved about an hour per day of administration, supported VoIP and PoE devices, and delivered better performance and lower cost than the previous solution—improving student experience across campus.

Kilgore College

Luke Saintignan

Systems and Network Administrator