Extreme Networks is the first to deliver 10GBASE-T support with its
powerful Summit® X650 Top-of-Rack data center switch. Extreme Networks
enables a complete 10GBASE-T ecosystem, from high performance server
adapters to switches. These proven solutions give customers the widest
choice of copper or fiber connections for their high performance networks
and servers based on their data center configuration, allowing for a smooth
and economical migration from gigabit to 10 gigabit.
Despite the growth in bandwidth demand, adoption of 10GBASE-T has been
slowed by a lack of infrastructure support. With high performance Ethernet
switches from Extreme Networks and server adapters from Intel now tested and
available, IT departments can deploy this reliable, cost-effective 10GbE
technology in their data center networks. The 10GBASE-T products from
Extreme Networks and Intel were validated to ensure product
interoperability.
“To ensure the most economical choices for the data center Extreme
Networks is supporting the widest range of interface choices,” said Harpreet
Chadha, senior director of product management for Extreme Networks. “Having
a complete set of components in our technology evaluation program, including
Intel’s 10GBASE-T server adapters to leverage widely deployed RJ45
connectivity, provides the tested performance and a smooth upgrade that
customers consider critical.”
“Availability of 10GBASE-T switches and high performance servers and
adapters is a key milestone for the networking industry,” said Alan Weckel,
director for the Dell’Oro Group. “The movement by vendors to bring these
products to market helps accelerate the deployment of 10 gigabit technology
while lowering costs.”
“Datacenters are transitioning to 10 Gigabit Ethernet technology to meet
the explosive data requirements of today’s networks,” said Steve Schultz,
director of marketing for Intel’s LAN Access Division. “Thanks to the low
cost and the broad deployment of copper in the datacenter, we believe
10GBASE-T will help accelerate the adoption of 10GbE. 10GBASE-T is available
today in adapters and will quickly migrate to be the standard connection on
the motherboard.”
To learn more about Extreme Networks’ high performance data center
solutions, visit:
http://www.extremenetworks.com/solutions/datacenter.aspx
About 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
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