Extreme intros automation framework, new edge switch and services

MUMBAI, INDIA: Extreme Networks Inc. is extending the power of network Insight and Control to a new set of Enterprise solutions designed to enhance network longevity and to reduce costs associated with change and chaos. These products and services include a new line of Summit X150 value-priced edge switches, an innovative new framework for automating labor-intensive network tasks with pre-built software modules that address the entire network lifecycle, and a new professional services practice focused on the development and delivery of custom automation tools.

With this, Extreme Networksengages the network to help enterprises tackle their toughest infrastructure challenges and help lower the cost of chaos.

Until now, network architects have had to temper their aspirations to build great networks with tight budget realities. With the solutions outlined, Extreme Networks helps Enterprises build more “design equity” into their infrastructures at an affordable cost, reducing the odds of redesign costs, equipment “refreshes,” or staffing increases driven by new applications that need advanced network support.

The new value-priced Summit X150 Series switches lead the market for a product in this price range with more advanced security and convergence features that are often unavailable from competitive alternatives. The automation framework helps lower the cost of a complex network by simplifying deployments, streamlining operations, and smoothing network optimization tasks. Professional services are available to support customers who need assistance in developing and delivering an automated solution.

Summit X150 Series Switches

Extreme Networks is further extending its powerful and versatile line of Summit products with the new Summit® X150 series fixed configuration switches in 24 and 48 port models with available power over Ethernet (PoE). The Summit X150 series switches are targeted for wiring closets where convergence and security are required and controlling costs is paramount.

With deployment automation provided under the Extreme Networks automation framework, the Summit X150 switches can be set up rapidly and effortlessly. Enterprises benefit from a category-leading feature set that includes high availability options, access control lists (ACLs) and network protocol protection for higher security, and wire-rate sFlow monitoring for advanced network insight. As a result, customers can enjoy design equity that helps their network stand the test of time.

New Automation Framework

The Extreme Networks automation framework leverages the powerful modular ExtremeXOS OS and the EPICenter management platform to automate network deployment, ongoing operations, and infrastructure optimization. With this, Extreme Networks is extending a growing library of freely available, pre-built automation modules for its products with new tools for specific automation tasks. All modules are built with user-modifiable scripts that can be customized by the user to meet specific needs when necessary.

For network deployment tasks, the CLI scripting capabilities of ExtremeXOS drive implementation of operational parameters and security settings quickly and accurately to large groups of edge switches. Deployment automation can shorten the time needed to bring a switch into production, improve configuration accuracy, and support remote sites with fewer technical resources.