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Networking:
BlackDiamond 10K Offers Resilient,
Scalable 10Gb Switch
Extreme Networks Inc, is helping customers successfully build a
next-generation, intelligent network core, allowing them to easily migrate to
a single converged network, with its new BlackDiamond 10K switch. The new
BlackDiamond 10K switch is equipped with a first-of-its-kind modular software
foundation, ExtremeWare XOS, and Extreme's uniquely programmable 4GNSS ASICs.
The combination of these new technologies results in a highly resilient
architecture providing users with a 10 Gigabit platform with industry leading
scalability, resiliency, security and extensibility.
With this new switch, Extreme Networks once again demonstrates how it is
leading the industry in offering advanced technology for converged data, voice
and video traffic and applications such as ERP, while monitoring the network
for vulnerabilities through integrated threat containment mechanisms. These
applications, the cornerstone for business processes, require an added level
of intelligence, predictability and security that are only available in the
BlackDiamond 10K. Intrusion detection capabilities provide the means to act
early against unusual traffic patterns that may constitute destructive
viruses/attacks. The Extreme solution provides an unparalleled network core
that serves as the foundation for the impending mass proliferation of newly
connected IP devices being placed on the network, many emerging as a result of
wireless connectivity.
"Today's enterprise network solution needs to provide guaranteed non-stop
reliability on a 24x7x365 basis," said Joel Conover, senior analyst with
Current Analysis. "The BlackDiamond 10K sets new standards for reliability and
functionality in the enterprise core, delivering functionality that is
unmatched by competitors in the enterprise market today. The BlackDiamond 10K
pushes the envelope for performance and reliability, while its flexible
architecture creates new opportunities for network-aware modules and
applications."
Innovative Software
Making its debut with the BlackDiamond 10K, ExtremeWare XOS is an all-new
UNIX-based modular software platform that directly responds to the need for
greater software scalability, security, resiliency and extensibility. It will
be the first to deliver non-stop resiliency and extensibility. Open XML and
POSIX interfaces, coupled with a configurable Command Line Interface (CLI),
enable ExtremeWare XOS and the BlackDiamond 10K to be easily and seamlessly
integrated with business processes and metro OSS environments. This
extensibility complements modular scalability and non-stop resiliency to
deliver best-in-class services unmatched in the industry.
Advancing The Entire Network
Extreme Networks is providing advancements for the entire network -- from
edge
to core, with its innovative technology. Extreme's recently unveiled Unified
Access solution, including the Summit 300 switch and Altitude wireless ports,
delivers secure, manageable and integrated connectivity supporting both wired
and wireless Ethernet for users and devices at the edge of the network.
Extreme's third generation Triumph silicon technology, for the BlackDiamond
6800 and Alpine modular platforms, outfits the network aggregation layer with
dense Gigabit Ethernet advanced traffic management and non-stop operation
capabilities. Now, with the BlackDiamond 10K, Extreme completes the rollout of
new platforms to completely revitalize the network from edge to core.
"Users need a network infrastructure that offers more than just increased
bandwidth -- it must be reliable and extensible," said Duncan Potter, vice
president of marketing for Extreme Networks. "This means that if the network
is to accommodate all forms of business communication, it can never be down.
The BlackDiamond 10K is the only core switch supporting in-service maintenance
with capabilities for hot-swap hardware and hitless software upgrades, to
eliminate network downtime."
"Phonoscope is the first Metro service provider to initiate deployment of
this
new core offering from Extreme Networks, with programmable, high-performance
ASICs on a modular operating system that is flexible and resilient," said
Robert Jacobs, director of network services for Phonoscope. "These attributes,
along with dense 10 Gigabit and Gigabit Ethernet capacity, provide the power
and diverse feature set allowing us to deliver new applications and greatly
differentiate Phonoscope's services."
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