Extreme Networks' New BlackDiamond 12K Carrier Switch Certified for Metro Ethernet Forum's MEF 9 Specification
Along with BlackDiamond 10808 and Summit X450, certification of new BlackDiamond 12804 provides end-to-end, carrier focused switching solutions
SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 2 / -- Extreme Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXTR) today announced that its new carrier switch, the BlackDiamond® 12K featuring Multidimensional Ethernet, has passed the Metro Ethernet Forum's (MEF) service conformance tests. This latest certification allows service providers to deploy a family of certified Ethernet switches from the customer edge though the core of their service networks.
The MEF tests demonstrate the platform's capability to deliver robust Ethernet Private Line services, Virtual Private Line services and Ethernet LAN services over Metro Ethernet networks, as defined by the MEF 9 specification. With the certification of the BlackDiamond 12K, Extreme Networks® now features an end-to-end switching family that has passed all three service conformance tests, performed by independent lab Iometrix, Inc., a leading test firm. The testing certified that the Extreme Networks' BlackDiamond 12804, BlackDiamond® 10808 and Summit® X450 switching platforms can deliver a variety of Carrier Ethernet services.
Private Line and Virtual Private Line services provide point-to-point Ethernet connectivity, while Ethernet LAN services are used to interconnect multiple sites. These services are typically used by business customers for voice, video and data connectivity between campuses and remote sites.
"The addition of the BlackDiamond 12K switch to our MEF certified platforms gives service providers a complete Carrier Ethernet solution," said Peter Lunk, senior manager of Metro Ethernet solutions for Extreme Networks. "Our customers can now scale their Ethernet deployments and deliver service guarantees for both business and residential subscribers using our innovative and certified platforms."
New Carrier Ethernet Resource:
Extreme Networks has also launched a new Carrier focused micro-site dedicated to Multidimensional Ethernet. This serves as a resource where service providers can obtain in-depth information on Extreme Networks' innovative Metro Ethernet technologies that allow them to increase the scale of Ethernet VPNs, provide guaranteed services with three tier hierarchical Quality of Service (QoS) and establish an Ethernet cross-connect for simple access to various content networks.
Visit: http://www.multidimensionalethernet.com/.
Extreme Networks, Inc.
Extreme Networks is a leader in open converged networks. Its innovative network architecture provides enterprises and metro service providers with the resiliency, adaptability and simplicity required for a true converged network that supports voice, video and data, over a wired and wireless infrastructure, while delivering high-performance and advanced security features. For more information, please visit http://www.extremenetworks.com/.
Source: Extreme Networks, Inc.
CONTACT: Gregory Cross of Extreme Networks Public Relations,
+1-408-579-3483, or gcross@extremenetworks.com
Web site: http://www.multidimensionalethernet.com/
Web site: http://www.extremenetworks.com/
