Glass House Technologies / Technology choices

The right system for the way you work.

Choose the network, computers and physical infrastructure together. We build around your applications, existing equipment, security needs and budget, with options from UniFi, Fortinet, HPE Aruba, Cisco and Lenovo.

Six approaches / One accountable implementation

Start with the operating model.

The best value includes installation effort, licenses, support, replacement availability and the people who will operate the system. These are starting options; we can also design a mixed-vendor implementation when its interfaces and support boundaries are clear.

A straightforward office, shop, or branch

Ubiquiti UniFi

UniFi gateways, switches and access points with a shared management interface.

An economical starting point when its security, routing and support options meet the business requirement.

Management & ongoing costs

Specify controller hosting, backups and support ownership. Optional paid services are separate from basic network management.

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Security policy and connected branches

Fortinet

FortiGate routing and security, with compatible FortiSwitch and FortiAP options.

A strong candidate when inspection, WAN policy and coordinated security are central to the project.

Management & ongoing costs

Quote FortiCare and the selected FortiGuard services, terms and renewals. Size for the security features actually enabled.

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Small-business switching and Wi-Fi

HPE Networking Instant On

Instant On access points and switches for a focused small-site design.

An accessible Aruba-family option. It is a separate management ecosystem from enterprise Aruba Central.

Management & ongoing costs

Confirm cloud versus supported local switch management, site limits and the separate edge firewall requirement.

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Growing campuses and managed wireless

HPE Aruba Networking

Aruba CX switching and enterprise APs, with the supported Central or controller architecture.

Consider when wireless policy, operational visibility and an existing Aruba environment justify a deeper design.

Management & ongoing costs

Select subscriptions, software versions, AP operating mode and support together. Instant On is not a substitute for Central.

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Consistent management across locations

Cisco Meraki

Dashboard-managed security, switching and Wi-Fi with a repeatable branch standard.

Useful for centrally operated locations where the management model and recurring costs fit the business.

Management & ongoing costs

Record the exact licensing model and expiration behavior. Co-term, per-device and Subscription rules differ.

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Established Cisco environments and complex networks

Cisco Catalyst

Catalyst switching and wireless with a qualified on-premises or supported cloud management design.

Consider for existing Cisco operations, detailed network requirements and a team able to maintain the chosen architecture.

Management & ongoing costs

Validate the exact hardware, software release, feature entitlement, management mode and support contract.

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Model families are planning examples. Exact parts, regional approvals, firmware, lifecycle, management compatibility and support entitlement are checked in the proposal. Offering a product option does not claim manufacturer certification or partner status.

The physical foundation

Hubbell at the outlet.
Panduit in the rack.

A good network starts with a serviceable, tested installation. These are our preferred material choices, qualified for the actual site and application.

Hubbell work-area jacks

Our preferred work-area termination option. We match the exact Hubbell jack family to the approved rapid termination tool and die, conductor size, cable category and outlet plate. Tool compatibility is confirmed before ordering.

Panduit rack patching & cable management

Our preferred rack patch panels and horizontal/vertical cable managers. Mini-Com panels use compatible Mini-Com modules; we do not assume a Hubbell jack fits a Panduit opening. A compatible Panduit termination at the rack can serve a Hubbell work-area outlet.

Cable, faceplates & the complete link

Select listed solid-copper cable, the required environmental rating, matching connectors, outlet depth, faceplate finish and port count. Cat6 or Cat6A follows the link and application requirements. We include patch cords, labels, supports and the agreed permanent-link certification.

Rack readiness & continuity

Size rack depth, patching space, airflow, power, UPS runtime, PoE budget and uplinks together. Specify grounding, fiber termination and optics where needed. Mixed-brand links do not automatically carry a single-manufacturer system warranty.

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From desk to server

Lenovo computing, selected by role.

Everyday & mobile work

ThinkCentre desktops and ThinkPad laptops, with the right displays, docks, device management and support.

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Professional workloads

ThinkStation configurations for qualified CAD, media, analytics and AI workloads. Match the application and validated GPU configuration before ordering.

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Shared applications & continuity

ThinkSystem tower and rack-server options with configuration-specific memory, storage, backup, power and migration plans.

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POS & operational devices

Select the POS software and payment provider first, then qualify terminals, receipt printers, kitchen screens, handhelds and the network. Lenovo PCs are an option where the application vendor supports them.

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Custom software and company-specific AI

We can connect approved business systems, build internal applications, and deploy private AI using company knowledge with optional fine-tuning. Hardware, integration, testing and ongoing operations are scoped together.

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Understand the differences

Make an informed choice.