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Extreme Networks Cools the Data Center With 2nd Generation 10GBASE-T Data Center Switch
(Market Wire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) SANTA CLARA, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 11/17/09 --
Extreme Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXTR)
continues to innovate with products for the data center by addressing power
consumption and operational costs. Extreme Networks is now shipping a
greener, more energy efficient version of its Summit® X650 10GBASE-T data
center switch, a high performance 10GbE, Top-of-Rack Ethernet switch,
designed for the next generation data center, cloud computing and hosted
environments.
A second generation 10 Gigabit, Top-of-Rack
switch, the Summit X650-24t consumes 200W less power during operation
than the first generation, to address the energy efficiency
goals of data center planners. The Summit X650 is complemented with
Intel's new lower power 10GBASE-T adapter that provides state-of-the-art
interfaces to high performance servers.
Earlier this year, Extreme Networks was also the first to support copper 10
Gigabit (10GBASE-T) with the Summit X650 Top-of-Rack data center switch,
complementing a complete 10GBASE-T ecosystem, from high performance server
adapters to switches.
"Power savings is critical to the data center where space, heat and
bandwidth have to be optimized," said Harpreet Chadha, senior director of
product management for Extreme Networks. "Delivery of the latest
generation Summit X650 offers excellent energy efficiency and provides
customers with cost-effective 10GbE options for standard RJ45 copper
interfaces using CAT 5 and CAT 6 cabling, up to 100 meters, making it a
perfect fit for the data center."
Extreme Networks provides a high performance solution for the Data Center
market by bundling 10GBASE-T Ethernet switches and Network Interface Cards
through distribution channels, resulting in a cost-effective and
interoperable solution for 10 gigabit over copper applications.
"10GBASE-T is the driver for broader adoption of 10GbE because of its
simplicity, backward compatibility with 1000BASE-T, and low cost copper
cabling," said Steve Schultz, director of marketing, Intel LAN Access
Division. "We expect to see 10GBASE-T on server motherboards in the not too
distant future. This is essential because 10GbE is the unified networking
fabric for next generation data centers."
The Summit X650 is designed with the same resilient and trusted
ExtremeXOS® operating system and SummitStack(TM) stacking technology
uniquely available across the Extreme Networks switch portfolio. The
Summit X650 switch also supports both 10GBASE-T copper and SFP+ fiber, the
latest small form factor transceiver technology enabling high density 10GbE
network connectivity. Extreme Networks SummitStack stacking technology
initially deployed to mix Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet switches in
the same virtual chassis is now leveraged to mix Gigabit Ethernet switches
with the Summit X650 10G switches, allowing for simple and cost-effective
migration to 10 Gigabit technology in the data center.
Extreme Networks, Inc.
Extreme Networks provides converged Ethernet networks that support data,
voice and video for enterprises and service providers. The company's
network solutions feature high performance and high availability switching
that deliver insight and control enabling customers to solve their
real-world business communications challenges. Operating in more than 50
countries, Extreme Networks provides wired and wireless secure LANs, data
center infrastructure and Service Provider Ethernet transport solutions
that are complemented by global, 24x7 service and support. For more
information, visit: http://www.extremenetworks.com
Extreme Networks, ExtremeXOS, SummitStack and Summit are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Extreme Networks, Inc. within the United States
and other countries.
Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
This announcement contains forward-looking statements that involve risks
and uncertainties, Actual results could differ materially from those
projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain risk
factors, including, but not limited to: (i) possible delays in the
development of new technology and products; (ii) the ability to procure
components for products from single or limited sources; (iiii) a dependence
on third-party manufacturers, (iv) a highly competitive business
environment for network switching equipment. More information about
potential factors that could affect our business and financial results is
included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30,
2001, including (without limitation) under the captions, "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,"
and "Risk Factors," which are on file with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (http://www.sec.gov).
For more information, contact:
Extreme Networks public relations
Greg Cross
408 579 3483
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