Extreme Networks 8000 Series Network Switch

Gigabit Ethernet Switches for high-performance Enterprise core and Data Centers. Extreme Networks 8000 Series - The 8800 series switches can support a wide variety of applications. In enterprise and data center networks, traditional three-tier architectures can be replaced with a streamlined two-tier network that helps reduce management overhead, operational complexity and capital expenditures. It serves well as a high-performance Enterprise core and Data Center switch. The ports interconnect thousands of servers for High Performance Cluster Computing (HPCC). The 8800 series switches with 8900-xl series modules meet the needs of next generation service provider transport networks for converged services and are ideal for deployment at the metro core and mobile backhaul aggregation hub. The 8900-xm 40 Gigabit modules meet the needs of next-generation data centers and service providers. A full range of Layer 2 - 4 features for IPv4 and IPv6 allow the aggregation of high-speed connections, minimizing bottlenecks between edge and core. The 8800 fits well at the edge of the most demanding enterprises, with Voiceover-IP, video, wireless and data traffic. The multifaceted 8800 series switches support IPv6 today, preparing the enterprise for the future.