Summit X450a is based on the revolutionary ExtremeXOS operating system from Extreme Networks®. ExtremeXOS is a highly resilient, modular operating system that provides continuous uptime, manageability and operational efficiency. Each Summit X450a switch offers the same high-performance, non-blocking hardware technology used on Extreme Networks BlackDiamond® 8800 series, in the Extreme Networks’ tradition of simplifying network deployments through the use of common hardware and software throughout the network.
The highly flexible and scalable Summit X450a is an ideal aggregation switch for traditional small core enterprise networks and a perfect first level aggregation device for DSLAMs at a local central office before traffic is passed on to Extreme Networks BlackDiamond 12804R core switch at the Point of Presence (POP) where traffic is managed and connected to service networks.
The extremely versatile Summit X450a switch provides high-density gigabit plus optional 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports in a compact 1RU format, supporting a full range of Layer 2 to Layer 4 functionalities on every port to allow high productivity. Optional redundant power supplies are offered with each switch to protect against power anomalies, providing a continuous operational network.
Target Applications
- Core switch for a small network
- Aggregation switch in a traditional three tiered network that requires high availability and ExtremeXOS advanced features
- Customer Edge (CE) or Provider Edge (PE) device in a Metro Ethernet network
- Interconnect switch providing low latency connections for High Performance Cluster Computing (HPCC)
Voice-Class Availability
- Modular ExtremeXOS operating system
- Ethernet Automatic Protection Switching (EAPS) resiliency protocol
- SummitStack™ — highly available, high-speed stacking support
