Barracuda Networks is pleased to announce the North America and European launch of the Barracuda Link Balancer, an affordable and powerful solution for routing and managing traffic across multiple Internet connections. 

Available in three models, the Barracuda Link Balancer optimizes the use of multiple Internet links, such as T1s, T3s, DSL and cable connections from one or multiple Internet Service Providers (ISPs).  Capable of automatic failover in the event of link failure, the Barracuda Link Balancer ensures that customer networks are always connected to the Internet.   

Designed to assist in scaling for high bandwidth requirements for organizations of all sizes, the Barracuda Link Balancer ensures that your network is always connected to the Internet while providing:

• Automated failover
• Bandwidth management
• Quality of Service (QoS) for Internet applications
• Traditional perimeter firewall capabilities
• Simplified management of IP networks via DHCP and DNS caching servers
• Aggregate T1s, T3s, DSL and cable Internet connections

The Barracuda Link Balancer can either replace an existing edge router or firewall, or it can be deployed between the Internet and a network firewall.  The Internet connection links plug into the Barracuda Link Balancer’s multiple WAN ports and LAN access is granted through the switch.