Johannesburg, 27 Nov 2014
Extreme Networks has released the Summit X460-G2 Fixed Switch, a new high performance Gigabit edge switch designed to provide network operators with a versatile solution capable of scaling to meet future demands linked to emerging edge applications and convergence technologies.
According to Extreme, Summit X460-G2 switches are effective campus edge devices also able to serve as aggregation switches for traditional enterprise networks. They are available in a 10-model range featuring 48-port or 28-port GbE models, with copper, fibre and POE-Plus options.
"Each switch features the same high-performance, non-blocking hardware technology as other Extreme Networks offerings," says Martin May, regional director of Extreme Networks. "In each case, they help to simplify deployments through the use of common hardware and software throughout the network."
He says security is addressed by the Summit X460-G2 through a hardened network infrastructure which offers denial of service (DOS) protection and IP security against man-in-the-middle attacks.
From a technical perspective, the new switches support Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE - IEEE 802.3az) with IEEE 802.3at PoE-plus. Either one,10 or 40GbE uplinks are available with four ports of SFP+ 10GbE, or four ports of SFP 1GbE on the front face-plate. Optional two-port, 10GbE fibre and copper options provide additional 10Gbps streams of uplink bandwidth; while optional two-port 40GbE provide 80Gbps uplinks - or 40Gbps when the units are stacked.
"The Summit X460-G2 features cross-platform stacking across all models, allowing customers to avoid forklift upgrade scenarios," explains May, while advising that the unit delivers more PoE+ power than any previous Extreme edge switch, driving 30W of 802.3 at compliant PoE+ to every port.
The Summit X460-G2 series is also an option for digital subscriber line access multiplexer (DSLAM) or Cable Modem Termination Systems (CMTS) aggregation, or for active Ethernet access. Models can also be used as top-of-rack switches in data centre environments where features such as high-density Gigabit Ethernet, centralised network-based virtual machine (VM) inventory, VM location history and VM provisioning are targeted.
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