Summit X450a Series

A versatile switch that provides high-density gigabit plus optional 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports in a compact 1RU format and supports a full range of Layer 2 to Layer 4 functionalities on every port to allow high productivity.

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.

A highly flexible and scalable Summit X450a is an ideal aggregation switch for traditional small core enterprise networks and an excellent 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.

Powered by ExtremeXOS, Summit X450a supports process recovery and application upgrades without the need for a system reboot. Summit X450a provides the high network availability required for converged applications.

Combining superior resiliency, comprehensive security, and non-blocking performance, Summit X450a is the cornerstone of a high-performance network. Summit X450a provides a high bandwidth, non-blocking architecture with tri-speed copper Gigabit Ethernet ports for demanding top-of-rack data center applications. With optional 10 gigabit trunks, Summit X450a connects to gigabit edge devices as a high-performance aggregation layer in a traditional three-tier LAN. For metro Ethernet networks, Summit X450a delivers exceptional Quality of Service (QoS) and traffic management capabilities.

  • ExtremeXOS modular operating system
  • QoS
  • Ethernet Automatic Protection Switching (EAPS) resiliency protocol
  • Minimized Latency
  • Non-Blocking Forwarding
  • Threat detection and response instrumentation to react to network intrusion
  • Hardened network infrastructure

Summit X450a is a Gigabit Ethernet switch available in three versions: 24-port 10/100/1000BASE-T plus 4-port SFP interfaces; 48-port 10/100/1000BASE-T plus 4-port SFP interfaces; and 24-port 1000BASE-X SFP plus 4-port 10/100/1000BASE-T. All three versions have an AC or DC internal power supply and have options for an external redundant AC or DC power supply. With optional dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Summit X450a provides high-performance aggregation for enterprise networks, HPCC and carrier Ethernet applications.

Summit X450a has a non-blocking switching fabric and offers wire-speed Layer 2/Layer 3 switching for all ports with Quality of Service and security features such as hardware-based Access Control Lists (ACLs). With its rich Layer 2-4 intelligence, Summit X450a meets a variety of requirements at the edge of the converged enterprise network as well as aggregation and small core.

  • 128-256 Gbps switch fabric bandwidth, 95.2-130.9 Mpps Layer 2 and IPv4/IPv6 Layer 3 packet forwarding rate
  • SummitStack™ 40Gbps stacking support
  • Optional dual 10-gigabit Ethernet ports for redundant uplinks
  • 9,216 Byte maximum packet size (Jumbo Frame)
  • 8 QoS queues/port
  • 4,094 VLANs (Port, IEEE 802.1Q, MAC, Protocol-based)
    • Hardware-based ACLs with Policy Based Routing/Switching

Summit X450a is ideal as a small network switch. The optional 10 gigabit ports are appropriate for setting up a high bandwidth 10 gigabit backbone, or for aggregating multiple gigabit ports for inter-switch connectivity. All necessary core protocols are available, including BGPv4 and IPv6. With non-blocking performance, extensive DoS protection, Longest Prefix Match routing and superior traffic management features, Summit X450a has been designed from the ground up to be an ideal small core switch.

Summit X450a is an ideal service delivery platform for Metro Ethernet networks. The advanced traffic management, resiliency and scalability features give it the flexibility to be deployed at the CE or as an aggregation switch at the PE. By supporting both CE and PE service delivery requirements, Summit X450a minimizes service providers’ operational expenses.

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Warranty Policies

If a problem should occur during the applicable warranty period, please follow the processes detailed below. Extreme Networks warranty coverage is detailed in the warranty card that ships with the product. The warranty period is measured from the date the product is shipped from Extreme Networks.

Warranty Process

Please contact your local Extreme TAC via phone, email or web.

Please have the following information available:

  • Product number (example, Summit X650)
  • Serial number of the product (on the outside of the product, or can be viewed via the CLI)
  • Complete description of the product failure

If the problem requires that the product be shipped back to Extreme Networks, ensure that you have obtained a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number, and note this RMA number on the box, when you ship the defective unit back to the appropriate Extreme Networks location.

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