Extreme Networks Delivers Control For The LAN's Outer Edge

Extreme Networks has announced network solutions that extend simplicity and management consistency beyond the wiring closet to the LAN’s outer edge. The ReachNXT 100-8t, an eight port enterprise port extender, and enhanced EPICenter 7.0 network management system, provide enterprise-class solutions for eased wired connectivity and extended management to locations at the LAN’s outer edge.

Enterprise architects and users alike have faced difficult challenges when addressing wired Ethernet connectivity in conference rooms, visitor areas and similar settings, where network connectivity is often limited or temporary. The new ReachNXT Enterprise port extender, coupled with enhancements to Extreme Networks’ EPICenter management suite, allow for complete visibility and control of the entire network. This helps users, who demand secure Ethernet connections and IT architects, who require capabilities beyond the wiring closet that are consistent with the rest of the LAN.

“Extreme Networks lets enterprises take control of the LAN’s outer edge with intelligent solutions that helps reduce deployment and connectivity challenges,” said Harpreet Chadha, senior director of product management for Extreme Networks. “By automating discovery and software updates of the ReachNXT enterprise port extenders in conjunction with upstream ExtremeXOS switches, we aim to provide complete network visibility and control for wired connectivity to the furthest reaches of the enterprise.”

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Ideal for education, healthcare and enterprise campus networks, the ReachNXT 100-8t is an Ethernet port extender that is easy to deploy and monitor, and offers seamless fast Ethernet connections to devices such as desktop or laptop computers while leveraging the consistency of the ExtremeXOS operating system to the access network layer. Most importantly, unlike 8 port unmanaged switches, ReachNXT is visible in EPICenter via the upstream ExtremeXOS switch.

With its built-in SFP port, Reach-NXT 100-8t also serves as a convenient fiber-to-copper media converter, extending the reach of the network.

EPICenter 7.0

EPICenter is a scalable network management system that simplifies configuration, troubleshooting and status monitoring of IP-based networks. EPICenter 7.0 includes a new topology map that provides end-to-end network visualisation of network services such as VLAN, vMAN, and the EAPS resiliency protocol, which allows effective monitoring and troubleshooting of services.

Additionally, EPICenter’s improved scripting and fully customisable programming language functionality enables automated deployment and maintenance of network devices and services.

Both ReachNXT and EPICenter 7.0 are shipping this month.