Carrier Ethernet Transport Solutions

Key Benefits

Extreme Networks Carrier Ethernet Transport solutions enable service providers to:

Increase Network Longevity

• Powerful Ethernet Transport solutions designed for carriers delivering residential triple-play, business Ethernet, mobile backhaul, and wholesale Ethernet services over a common transport network
• Wide range of high-performance 10 GbE and 100-GbE ready Ethernet Transport systems built to support the explosive video traffic demand
• Simplified service engineering that maximizes network efficiency

Lower Operational Expenses with Easy-to-Operate Next-Generation Networks

• Point-and-click service provisioning that significantly reduces operator errors during service roll-outs
• Lower annual maintenance expenses due to reduced number of network elements, lower service contract cost, and lower power and space requirements

Enhance Subscriber Experience with Proactive Service Management

• Industry-leading resilient Ethernet ring protocol for service continuity when links fail
• Service management software with visual service monitoring for simplified troubleshooting
• Industry-standard Ethernet OA&M designed to accelerate resolution of service problems

Related Products

Ridgeline Service Advisor

Ridgeline™ Service Advisor is service management software with powerful features that enable carriers to monetize their networks by shifting from reactive circuit monitoring to proactive service management. Ridgeline Service Advisor unifies service fulfillment, service assurance, and service engineering so carriers can effectively manage next-generation residential triple play, business Ethernet, wholesale Ethernet, and mobile backhaul services.

BlackDiamond 20808 Ethernet Transport Switch

The groundbreaking BlackDiamond® 20808 Ethernet Transport switch is designed for applications that demand up to 64 line-rate 10 GbE ports in a system that is ready for future line-rate 100 GbE I/O modules. 120 Gbps slot capacity enables future upgrade to line-rate 100 GbE without switch fabric upgrade Hardware support for multicast quality of service and IEEE 802.1AG Continuity Fault Management for proactive service management

• Common hardware (I/O Modules, Management Modules, Power Supplies) and software (ExtremeXOS^®) with BlackDiamond 20804 lowers cost of sparing and training as networks grow
• MEF Certified and USDA RUS Accepted

BlackDiamond 20804 Ethernet Transport Switch

The BlackDiamond 20804 Ethernet Transport switch is designed for applications that demand up to 32 line-rate 10 GbE ports in a system that is ready for future line-rate 100 GbE I/O modules. The BlackDiamond 20804 and 20808 use the same power supply modules, management modules, and I/O modules.

• 120 Gbps slot capacity enables future upgrade to line-rate 100 GbE without switch fabric upgrade
• Hardware support for multicast quality of service and IEEE 802.1AG Continuity Fault Management for proactive service management
• Common hardware (I/O Modules, Management Modules, Power Supplies) and software (ExtremeXOS) with BlackDiamond 20808 lowers cost of sparing and training as networks grow
• ExtremeXOS operating system

Summit X650

The Summit® X650 switch is a powerful Ethernet Transport switch designed for applications that demand up to 24 10 GbE ports in a single rack space. Available with copper or fiber interfaces, the Summit X650 is an ideal choice for 10 GbE Ethernet access and PON OLT aggregation.

• 32 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports in a single rack space
• Hierarchical QoS and granular traffic management for advanced business and residential services
• ExtremeXOS operating system
• MEF Certified

Summit X480

The Summit X480 switch supports up to 48 GbE ports and up to 4 10 GbE ports in a single rack space. Available with copper or fiber interfaces, the Summit X480 is ideal for Ethernet access or access aggregation.

• Supports up to 512K MAC addresses for high subscriber and service scalability
• Hierarchical QoS and granular traffic management for advanced business and residential services
• ExtremeXOS operating system

Summit X450a

The Summit X450a switch is designed for applications that demand 24 or 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 10 GbE ports in a single rack space. The Summit X450a is ideal for DSLAM aggregation and active Ethernet access.

• Hierarchical QoS and granular traffic management for advanced business and residential services
• ExtremeXOS operating system
• MEF Certified, USDA RUS Accepted

Summit X250e Series

Summit X250e switch is designed for applications that demand 24 or 48 10/100 Ethernet ports and dual GbE uplinks in a single rack space. The Summit X250e switch may be used to serve active Ethernet access or serve as customer-premises equipment in business Ethernet applications.

• Flexible connectivity options using fiber or copper
• ExtremeXOS operating system
• MEF Certified, USDA RUS Accepted

Partnerships

BTI Systems		BTI Systems redefines service delivery with its packet-optical service platforms that help over 200 service provider and enterprise customers converge, transition and connect Ethernet, video and wireless data services in their metropolitan networks. The BTI Systems portfolio consists of the BTI 7000 Series packet optical networking platform, the BTI 700 Series Carrier Ethernet access portfolio, and the proNX Management Suite offering element, network, service management and strategic planning capabilities. BTI Systems has 180 employees at its headquarters in Ottawa and throughout its regional offices in Boston, Belfast and China.
ZyXEL		ZyXEL Communications Corp., founded in 1989 and headquartered in Taiwan, is the leading provider of complete broadband access solutions. As one of the early modem manufacturers, ZyXEL has undergone many transformations in the fast-paced networking industry. Today, ZyXEL is one of the few companies in the world capable of offering complete networking solutions of Telco, SME/Enterprise, and Digital Home for a wide range of deployment scenarios. Telco solutions include Wired and Wireless Access Network Equipments, Networking Customer Premises Equipments, and Carrier Switches. SME and Enterprise solutions include Unified Security Gateway, LAN Switches, WLAN, and IP Telephony. Digital Home solutions include Network Connectivity Devices and Multimedia Solutions. The company has 3200 employees and distributors in 70 countries, reaching more than 150 regional markets. The ZyXEL Communications Corp. includes 32 subsidiaries and sales offices and two research and development centers worldwide. For more information, visit the company's Website, http://www.zyxel.com.

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