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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
Extreme Networks Announces Core, Edge and Wireless Solutions Enabling 'Perfect Balance' of Networks
Santa Clara, CA - Enterprises that seek the perfect balance of purchase and installation costs,
operational overhead, and powerful support for tough network challenges
like convergence, mobility, and security can now benefit from a broad range
of new, innovative network solutions for edge, aggregation, core, and
wireless applications today announced by Extreme Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:
EXTR).
Extreme Networks(R) new offerings expand options for consistent edge
connectivity, protect existing investments in Extreme Networks modular
switches, and lower installation costs for Enterprise-grade wireless LAN's.
In a separate announcement, the Company also announced 'Widget Central,' a
new web resource for company and community-sponsored network extensions,
and a new Software Developer's Kit (SDK) for partners who seek to integrate
their solutions with the network for better performance, security, and
scale. These new products and initiatives provide enterprises with the
tools to cost effectively acquire, operate, and enhance their networks.
"Building an optimal network solution demands careful attention to
balancing immediate costs, long term expenses and the business value of
advanced capabilities," said Nick Lippis, industry analyst and publisher of
The Lippis Report. "Successful IT leaders must think ahead to the long-term
implications of growth and new applications, and how those dynamics can
drive unexpected operational costs or create risks of early obsolescence.
With today's announcements, Extreme Networks delivers a great blend of new
products, software, and online resources to give IT leaders the resources
they need to achieve the best balance possible to meet their challenges."
Today's announcement includes the Summit(R) X350 series, extending the
highly successful Summit fixed-configuration switch portfolio with value-
priced Gigabit connectivity. The new BlackDiamond(R) 8800 "c" series
interface and controller modules that deliver backwards-compatible support
for larger networks and provide options to upgrade to power over Ethernet
in the field. Lastly, enterprises building wireless LAN solutions will
benefit from new Altitude wireless LAN access points for 802.11n and
outdoor connectivity and the new Summit WM20 controller for small sites and
branch offices.
"Striving for the perfect balance between costs and capabilities is the
highest art of the network professional and without the right solutions,
achieving that balance can be a tremendous challenge," said Scott Lucas,
senior director of solutions marketing for Extreme Networks. "With Extreme
Networks sensibly-priced, intelligent product portfolio, our customers
enjoy consistent support for tough security and convergence requirements
with the simplicity of a single operating system release running from the
network edge to the core."
New Summit X350 Series Switches
With the Summit X350 series of fixed configuration Gigabit switches,
Extreme Networks extends the powerful and versatile Summit
fixed-configuration switch family. Available in 24 and 48 port models,
these switches utilize the ExtremeXOS(R) operating system with advanced
Layer 2 switching functionality and powerful edge security capabilities.
The Summit X350 provides affordable high speed desktop connectivity. The
Summit X350 series runs the same software image as all other
ExtremeXOS-based Summit edge switches to deliver an unprecedented level of
portfolio-wide uniformity and operational simplicity. As a result,
customers benefit from the ability to optimize acquisition costs without
creating operational complexities or inconsistent network designs.
The BlackDiamond 8800 "c" Series Modules
Extreme Networks has enhanced its award winning BlackDiamond 8800
modular family with new "c" series interface and management blades. These
blades, which are backwards compatible with older versions of the
BlackDiamond 8800 family, deliver scalability and density for Gigabit and
10 Gigabit ports and field-upgradable Power over Ethernet (PoE) support
without compromising the product family's low power consumption leadership.
For flexible integrated security capabilities, the CLEAR-Flow rules engine,
previously available only on Extreme Networks high-end core products, is
now supported on the BlackDiamond 8800 family. With CLEAR-Flow and the
pre-defined security rules now available on Widget Central, the
BlackDiamond 8800 family combines ready- to-use, integrated intrusion
detection with a modifiable rules-based security capability that is ready
to meet future demands. These critical enhancements benefit customers by
extending the service life of the switch, delivering exceptional features
and great performance, and lowering operational expenses with integrated
security capabilities and the operational simplicity of a single operating
system release across the network.
Summit WM20 and Access Points
Extreme Networks has also expanded its wireless LAN product family with
products for higher speeds, outdoor coverage, and economical small site
support. A new set of Access Points, supporting the high speed 802.11n
standard, can be installed using standard power over Ethernet delivered on
a single cable. New outdoor Access Points, operating at an extended -40 to
+70°C temperature range, can also be installed using a single cable. For
smaller sites, the new Summit WM20 wireless LAN controller supports even
challenging voice over wireless applications at an affordable price.
Enterprises with complex, multi-application wireless connectivity
challenges benefit from flexible traffic management capabilities that can
facilitate better security and more effective bandwidth management in
demanding 802.11n environments. These powerful new products help lower
installation costs and improve the economics of outdoor and small site
installations.
ExtremeXOS 12.1
With the latest release of the ExtremeXOS modular operating system,
expanded automation capabilities facilitate easier, more economical network
operations. For over a year, ExtremeXOS has included the innovative
Universal Port capability for event-driven switch automation, which can be
used to dynamically configure edge ports when devices connect or to
conserve power and enhance security with planned PoE outages. Now, with
ExtremeXOS 12.1, any event appearing in the switch's log file can be used
to trigger an automated process. As a result, customers will benefit from
an extremely versatile approach to network automation to improve
operational efficiencies.
Pricing and Availability:
The Summit X350 Series Gigabit switches, featuring 24 and 48 port
models, are available now with a beginning U.S. list price of $1,795
for the 24 port model, and $2,995 for 48 port model.
The BlackDiamond "c" series modules are available now with interface
modules starting at U.S. list price of $5,995
The Summit WM20 Wireless LAN controller is available now starting at
U.S. list price of $5,895. Access Points for 802.11n connectivity are
available now for U.S. list price $1,299. Outdoor access points will
be available in July 2008 at U.S. list price $2,499.
Extreme Networks, Inc.
Extreme Networks designs, builds and installs Ethernet infrastructure
solutions that solve the toughest business communications challenges. The
Company's commitment to open networking sets it apart from the alternatives
by delivering meaningful insight and unprecedented control to applications
and services. Extreme Networks believes openness is the best foundation for
growth, freedom, flexibility and choice. Extreme Networks focuses on
enterprises and service providers who demand high performance, converged
networks that support voice, video and data over a wired and wireless
infrastructure. For more information, visit:
http://www.extremenetworks.com.
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