EXTREME CHASSIS Black Diamond 8800 (DATASHEET-PDF) Enterprise IT managers don't have the time or resources to deal with overly complex, specialized network infrastructure solutions. The BlackDiamond 8800 series switches from Extreme Networks® redefine the architecture of the enterprise-replacing the traditional three-tier structure with a streamlined two-tier network that reduces management overhead, operational complexity and capital expenditures. BlackDiamond 8800 series switches deliver voice-class availability, high-density Power over Ethernet (PoE), Gigabit Ethernet, and 10 Gigabit Ethernet wherever it’s needed. It fits well at the edge of the most demanding enterprises-switching Voice-over-IP (VoIP), video, wireless and data traffic. BlackDiamond 8800 series switches' non-blocking ports interconnect thousands of servers for High Performance Cluster Computing (HPCC). With their comprehensive security features, BlackDiamond 8800 series switches are the single switch solutions for mid-sized enterprises. The BlackDiamond 8800 series switches' full range of Layers 2 - 4 features allow the aggregation of high-speed connections, eliminating bottlenecks between edge and core. The multifaceted BlackDiamond 8800 series switches support IPv6 today and enables the enterprise to get ready to handle IPv6 traffic as this traffic may enter any network. Black Diamond 10808 (DATASHEET-PDF) Designed from the ground up for 10 Gigabit Ethernet, the BlackDiamond 10808 incorporates major technological breakthroughs in the areas of security, availability and scalable performance. Extreme Networks® sets the standard for intelligent core and data centers against which all modular Ethernet switches will be measured. BlackDiamond 10808 hardware supports a wide array of protocols. In addition, BlackDiamond 10808 incorporates programmable ASIC technology. This programmability ensures that the platform will support emerging protocols with out costly hardware upgrades—thus offering great investment protection. These applications require high-performance, scalability and the highest level of resiliency. Even more importantly, BlackDiamond 10808 is designed to help meet tomorrow's needs as well as today's. Extensibility is the key to building intelligent core networks that can adapt and respond to changing requirements over time; this is where BlackDiamond 10808 truly stands alone. Alpine (DATASHEET-PDF) Extreme Networks® award-winning Alpine 3800 chassis switches support the scalability, flexibility, security and management features required to build complete enterprise networks, including large campuses, branch offices, data centers and wiring closets. Alpine 3800 series switches enable enterprise networks to adopt new technologies, such as wireless and VoIP, by offering intelligent security and availability features to keep network convergence simple and manageable. Providing advanced availability, scalability and management features, Alpine 3800 series switches are ideally suited for service providers and metropolitan area networks. Alpine 3800 series switches support a wide offering of high-performance Ethernet connections including standard Category 5, fiber optic media, legacy WAN, and PoE. With the flexibility and scalability of a modular chassis, Alpine switches provide a complete solution for Ethernet network connectivity.