Extreme Networks Inc.’s BlackDiamond 8900 series of modules for the BlackDiamond 8800 series of switches enables scalability of 10Gb Ethernet (GbE) up to 582 10GbE ports in a single rack, while delivering energy efficiency. The BlackDiamond 8900-series modules upgrade the BlackDiamond 8800 platform with a 3.8Tb switching fabric. Featuring the foundation of an advanced modular network operating system, ExtremeXOS, the BlackDiamond 8800 series switches provide quick integration and automation of network environments via Universal Port.

Also enabled are XML, CLI and SNMP interfaces through EPICenter, a full-featured network management tool. This provides customers with a flexible Ethernet networking and management portfolio of tightly integrated tools for managing their next generation data centers. Combined with dynamic energy management features that are enabled through Extreme Networks open data center framework, customers can effectively automate power management capabilities—allowing power conservation based on variations in demand.
Extreme Networks Inc.
www.extremenetworks.com
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The BlackDiamond 8900 series of modules for the BlackDiamond 8800 series of switches enables scalability of 10Gb Ethernet up to 582 10GbE ports in a single rack, while delivering energy efficiency.