Azalio · Data Center Operations Case Study
T-Mobile Kubernetes Hardware Refresh + NTN Readiness
Kubernetes / Platform Modernization
0 minutes
Downtime
+40%
Performance
2 Active
Sites
Context
T-Mobile needed hardware-level modernisation across two sites to support NTN workload certification timelines.
Challenge
Two-site Kubernetes hardware refresh and NTN readiness program involving HPE Synergy, Dell ToR, RHEL 8.10, Kubernetes readiness, BGP/VRRP, FC-SAN and 100G VC-LAN validation.
Azalio Role
Platform readiness, hardware modernization support, network validation, SAN validation, documentation and structured KT.
Solution
Planned rolling node replacement on HPE Synergy, BGP/VRRP failover configuration, workload drain automation, and live traffic validation at each phase.
Execution Approach
Phased site-by-site hardware refresh with RHEL hardening, network routing validation, FC-SAN testing and NTN workload readiness gates.
Client Outcome
Complete hardware refresh with zero downtime, 40% performance improvement, and fully validated BGP/VRRP redundancy across both sites.
Two sites validated with structured handover, Kubernetes readiness confirmed and NTN program unblocked.
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