SAN JOSE, Calif., May 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise switched
networks continue to be driven by the increasing bandwidth demands
of new access devices and technology. The Internet of Things (IOT),
as well as new generations of wireless and storage devices,
continue to shape the evolution of campus and data center
switching. Extreme Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXTR) today announced
several leading-edge Ethernet switching platforms designed to
enhance the value and to increase the flexible operations of
customers' enterprise networks. The new ExtremeSwitching™ X870
Series offers customers high-density 100 gigabit (GB) fixed form
switches, suited for top-of-rack and leaf-spine architectures,
while the new ExtremeSwitching X620-16p and X460-G2 Ethernet
multi-rate switches integrate the latest IEEE 802.3bz and NBASE-T
Alliance multi-rate Ethernet standards to support 1GB, 2.5GB and
5GB data rates.
More than ever, customers are demanding flexibility from their
switch solutions. In the network core, they want support for 10,
25, 40, 50 or 100GB data rates, as well as flexible port licensing
options that enable a seamless transition from 40GB to 100GB. At
the edge, they want 1, 2.5 and 5GB data rates for maximum
flexibility and to future-proof their network. The introduction of
Extreme's X870 Series, along with the X620-16p and X460-G2, further
underscore Extreme's goal to provide its customers with
software-driven networking solutions that address the full range of
the enterprise edge-to-core infrastructure. Each series works in
tandem with ExtremeWireless™, ExtremeControl, ExtremeAnalytics™ and
ExtremeManagement™ so that customers can extend and better manage
their networks.
Key Facts:
- High-Density, High-Performance Data Center Switching –
The X870 Series offers high-density 100GB fixed form switches
suited for top-of-rack and leaf-spine
architectures.
- Flexible Migration from 10GB to 100GB – The X870 Series
port licensing allows customers to pay as they grow, lowering the
upfront expense of a 100 GB investment by enabling migration from
10GB to 25, 40, 50 or 100GB as needed and at the customer's desired
pace.
- Multi-Rate Access to Support Next-Gen Devices –
Extreme's X620-16p and X460-G2 provide multi-rate 1, 2.5, 5 and
10GB bandwidth rates that flexibly accommodate the new and
cascading demands of IOT devices, as well as the new generation of
802.11ac Wave 2 wireless access
technology.
Extreme Networks will be demonstrating the X870 Series and the
new Ethernet multi-rate switches at Interop 2017 in booth #201. In
addition, Extreme is participating in a panel session,
"Infrastructure 2025: What Will the Future Look Like," at
11:40 a.m. PT on Thursday, May 18 in Room #121.
Executive Perspectives
Dan Dulac, Vice
President, Product Management & Solution Strategy,
Extreme Networks
"The latest additions to our product
portfolio work in tandem to provide customers with solutions to
enhance the value and simplify the operations of their enterprise
networks across campuses and overall data center operations. We are
offering our channel partners new positioning opportunities, as
they will be able to introduce the latest line of switches in the
same manner as our current switching. We are also providing that
extra incentive to entice new customers to consider Extreme as a
partner."
Rob Parker, Vice President
Network Infrastructure, Console Connect, Inc.
"It's crucial
that we're providing our customers with the most advanced, flexible
solutions, to meet their needs within our global interconnection of
Console Connect nodes across the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia,
and the Middle East. With Extreme
Networks X870 switch, we are pleased to provide our customers with
products that further streamline their existing infrastructure,
offering them a competitive advantage in the marketplace to connect
to business critical applications, cloud providers, data center
interconnects and other enterprises."
Brad Casemore, Research
Director, IDC
"The forces associated with digital
transformation are not only impacting the datacenter network, but
they're also challenging organizations to maintain greater data
speeds across their enterprise networks. As organizations continue
to invest in Internet of Things, Big Data and the cloud as a whole,
it's inevitable that vendors will need to provide solutions that
can not only simplify data operations, but also accelerate them so
that datacenter performance can keep pace. The introduction of the
X870 and multi-rate switch lines further demonstrate Extreme
Networks' commitment to meeting its customers' evolving needs in
datacenter and enterprise networking."
David Rudnick, CEO, PC
Solutions and Integrations
"We're excited by the new
opportunities that the introduction of Extreme Networks' newest
switches will bring to the channel. As a long standing partner of
Extreme, we look forward to continued collaboration to deliver
industry-leading switch solutions that enable our customers to
maximize their investment in the data center."
Martin Jones, Managing
Director, LAN3
"With this announcement, Extreme Networks is
offering a versatile line of switches to help customers and
partners meet industry-standard technology demands. This new
solution set will provide us with resilient and powerful tools that
are optimized for data center and cloud environments, enabling us
to differentiate and better position our company in the
marketplace."
Wilhelm Langen, Managing
Director at Bell Computer-Netzwerke GmbH
"We look forward to
adding Extreme Networks' new Ethernet switching platforms to our
datacenter solutions, especially with the increased support for
different data rates and the X870 port licensing option. These
features will help us better support our customers' needs for a
scalable data center infrastructure – a requirement that's been
compounded by the exponential amount of more data moving across
networks today."
Amador Nájera Ruiz, Director de Operaciones at RETO
Industrial
"We're excited to continue our partnership with
Extreme Networks following the launch of their latest switching
lines. We've had many requests for higher-end switching solutions
that are both cost-effective and top-of-the-line quality, and it's
clear that Extreme has responded with an effective solution that
will benefit our customers."
Additional Resources
- Extreme Networks Interop Events Page
- ExtremeSwitching Product Page
- ExtremeSwitching X460-G2 Product Page
- ExtremeSwitching X870 Product Page
- ExtremeSwitching X620 Product Page
- ExtremeSwitching Webinar
- ExtremeManagement Product Page
- ExtremeWireless Product Page
- ExtremeAnalytics Product Page
- ExtremeControl Product Page
- Connect with Extreme
via Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and Google+
Forward Looking Statements:
Statements in this
release, including those concerning the ExtremeSwitching X870
series and ExtremeSwitching X620-16p and X460-G2 Ethernet
multi-rate switches, the ability to enhance the value, increase
flexible operations and enable customers to extend and better
manage their enterprise networks, in areas of critical business
functions are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
"safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements speak only as
of the date of this release. Actual results or events could differ
materially from those anticipated in those forward-looking
statements as a result of certain factors, including: the
effectiveness of our solutions as compared with our customers'
needs; a highly competitive business environment for network
switching and software equipment; the possibility that we might
experience delays in the development or introduction of new
technology and products; customer response to our new technology
and products; and a dependency on third parties for certain
components and for the manufacturing of our products.
More information about potential factors that could affect the
Company's business and financial results is included in the
Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
including, without limitation, under the captions: "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations," and "Risk Factors". Except as required under the
U.S. federal securities laws and the rules and regulations of
the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Extreme
Networks disclaims any obligation to update any
forward-looking statements after the date of this release, whether
as a result of new information, future events, developments,
changes in assumptions or otherwise.
About Extreme Networks
Extreme Networks,
Inc. (EXTR) delivers software-driven networking solutions that
help IT departments everywhere deliver the ultimate business
outcome: stronger connections with customers, partners and
employees. Wired to wireless, desktop to data center, on premise or
through the cloud, we go to extreme measures for our customers in
more than 80 countries, delivering 100% insourced call-in technical
support to organizations large and small, including some of the
world's leading names in business, hospitality, retail,
transportation and logistics, education, government, healthcare and
manufacturing. Founded in 1996, Extreme is headquartered
in San Jose, California. For
more information, visit Extreme's website or call
1-888-257-3000.
Extreme Networks, ExtremeWireless, ExtremeManagement,
ExtremeAnalytics, ExtremeSwitching, ExtremeControl and the Extreme
Networks logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks
of Extreme Networks, Inc. in the United
States and/or other countries. Other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
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