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Extreme Networks Unveils
Next-Generation Gigabit Ethernet
Extreme Networks, Inc. announced next-generation switching technology for
the
award-winning BlackDiamond chassis-based switch. Extreme Networks is
introducing two new BlackDiamond modules, based on its third-generation
Triumph chipset, that deliver a unique combination of scalable Gigabit
Ethernet connectivity along with advanced traffic and bandwidth management and
integrated copper cable testing.
Demand for direct Gigabit Ethernet attachment for servers, PCs and
workstations is a requirement in today's enterprise network. In addition to
higher density, customers also require the tools to manage, control and
protect application data. Extreme Networks' next-generation G24T(3) and
G16X(3) modules, based on the Triumph chipset, ease the migration to Gigabit
Ethernet throughout the network enabling greater performance for convergence,
server farms and Gigabit to the desktop applications. The scalable
BlackDiamond switch has been a leading solution for the network core. These
new modules add compelling solutions for the distribution layer of the
network, with higher density for both copper and fiber interfaces. They expand
the market for this key platform and protect customer investment.
The two new BlackDiamond modules (G24T(3) with 24-port auto-sensing
10/100/1000 copper ports and G16X(3) with 16 port fiber 10/100/1000 ports),
scale up to 360 Gigabit Ethernet connections per BlackDiamond 6816 chassis
switch. Triumph chipset technology delivers ingress and egress rate shaping
for traffic management on every G16X(3) and G24T(3) port, along with port-
based management and flow control for traffic protection.
"Extreme Networks' introduction of higher-density Gigabit Ethernet
switching
technology helps us in distinct ways," said Eric Walters, network manager for
7-Eleven, Inc., the world's largest convenience retailer. "We protect our
investment in the BlackDiamond platform while gaining the best path for
migrating our server farms with enhanced Ethernet connectivity, beyond
100Mbps. This is critical for increased data transactions and bandwidth needs
that will extend beyond the core of the network."
Industry-leading High Density Gigabit Ethernet Enabled by Triumph
Technology
Triumph technology is designed to increase BlackDiamond Gigabit Ethernet
density by 275 percent while maintaining the performance and line-rate
throughput with Layer 3 services required by end users. The G24T(3) and
G16X(3) modules maintain line-rate forwarding performance, even while
supporting QoS, full Layer 3 routing services, and security services such as
ACLs, Intrusion Detection and Network Login. As customers increase the scale
of their Gigabit Ethernet networks, the BlackDiamond switch with Triumph
technology has the performance to support the applications that demand more
Gigabit Ethernet bandwidth.
T-Control Rate Shaping for Advanced Traffic Management
Extreme Networks' T-Control enables detailed traffic management to deliver
mission-critical services to receive the network resources they require. With
T-Control on the G24T(3) and G16X(3) modules, the BlackDiamond switch can
support eight ingress, eight egress queues and one egress super-queue per port
so that each port can be individually configured to rate shape traffic with
accuracy and flexibility. Traffic can be configured down to 1Kbps increments,
giving the network administrator the most accurate control possible for
bandwidth utilization. An added benefit of T-Control is the ability to
maintain detailed statistics for all in-profile, out-of-profile and dropped
traffic on each queue. This statistical data can be used not only to track and
control port utilization and application behavior, it can be used for usage
based billing.
Integrated Copper Plant Testing
The G24T(3) module also provides integrated copper plant testing, allowing
network managers to automatically identify and solve cabling issues on their
network. This functionality improves total infrastructure manageability and
uptime by integrating physical cable diagnostic capabilities directly into the
switch, thereby making it possible to remotely diagnose both Layer 1
(physical) and Layer 2-7 (logical) issues in an integrated and seamless
fashion.
"Triumph technology provides customers with the most complete set of tools
for
increasing performance while adding new levels of flexibility and control to
their network," said Timon Sloane, director of product marketing and
management for Extreme Networks. "With our third generation technology,
Extreme continues to offer innovative networking solutions that offer the
lowest total cost of ownership."
The G24T and G16X modules for the BlackDiamond are compatible with existing
BlackDiamond 6804, 6808 and 6816 switches. They are interoperable with all
current BlackDiamond modules, rewarding customers with the most complete set
of Layer 2/3, and Layer 4-7 switching features for bandwidth management, high
throughput and simplified operations.
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