Extreme Networks Delivers First 10 Gigabit Copper Network Solutions for Data Center

To address the growing bandwidth requirements from server virtualization and data center consolidation, Extreme Networks  has launched cost-effective 10 Gigabit copper network solutions that increase flexibility for customers while reducing costs.

 

The new 10GBASE-T solutions give customers the widest choice of copper or fiber connections for their high performance networks and servers based on their data center configuration, allowing for a smooth and economical migration from gigabit to 10 gigabit, Extreme Networks (News - Alert) said.

 

Extreme Networks is reportedly the first to deliver 10GBASE-T support with its powerful Summit X650 Top-of-Rack data center switch. The solution consists of complete 10GBASE-T ecosystem from high performance server adapters to switches.

 

Extreme Networks noted that despite the growth in bandwidth demand, adoption of 10GBASE-T has been slow worldwide. Lack of infrastructure support is cited as the primary reason for this. The latest Ethernet switches from Extreme Networks and server adapters from Intel (News - Alert) offer IT departments a reliable and cost-effective 10GbE technology in their data center networks.

 

The 10GBASE-T products from Extreme Networks and Intel are also validated to ensure product interoperability.

 

“To ensure the most economical choices for the data center Extreme Networks is supporting the widest range of interface choices,” said Harpreet Chadha, senior director of product management for Extreme Networks, in a statement. “Having a complete set of components in our technology evaluation program, including Intel's 10GBASE-T server adapters that leverage widely deployed RJ45 connectivity, provides the tested performance and smooth upgrade that customers consider critical.”

 

According to Alan Weckel, director for the Dell' (News - Alert)Oro Group, availability of 10GBASE-T switches and high performance servers and adapters helps accelerate the deployment of 10 gigabit technology while lowering costs.

 

“Datacenters are transitioning to 10 Gigabit Ethernet technology to meet the explosive data requirements of today's networks,” said Steve Schultz, director of marketing for Intel's LAN Access Division, in a statement. “Thanks to the low cost and the broad deployment of copper cabling in the datacenter, we believe 10GBASE-T will help accelerate the adoption of 10GbE.”

 

Schultz further said that 10GBASE-T, which is available today in adapters, will certainly migrate to be the standard connection on the motherboard.