topic RE: ExtremeSwitching and Summit in ExtremeSwitching (EXOS/Switch Engine)

ExtremeSwitching and Summit

println — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 22:47:00 GMT

Hi Expert,
Can I ask why some of X460G2 belong to Extreme switching but some of X460G2 belong to summit series switches? Even in the hardware installation guide, X450G2 belong to summit, X440G2 belong to Extreme switching, but all of them using EXOS software. They are quite mess, is there someone know the reason?

RE: ExtremeSwitching and Summit

Drew_C — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 23:04:00 GMT

Hi Li,
All of the X460-G2s are in the same series (and run EXOS, as you mentioned).

The Summit X460-G2s were released prior to a brand change that removed the family name and referred to all switching products as "ExtremeSwitching." The ExtremeSwitching X460-G2s were introduced more recently, and received the "new" name.
http://documentation.extremenetworks.com/summit/Summit_Family_HW_Install/Switch_ovrvu/c_summit-x460-...

Your point is a valid one. Fortunately this issue should only exist in transition as we move forward with the new product naming conventions.

RE: ExtremeSwitching and Summit

println — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 23:12:00 GMT

Hi Drew,
Can I ask what product Extreme switching include? I can see new EXOS and 200 series belong to "Extreme switching" any other product?

RE: ExtremeSwitching and Summit

Bin — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 23:12:00 GMT

Hi Li,

There are two categories for Extreme Switching: Campus Switching and Data CenterSwitching.

Th new EXOS and 200 series belong to Campus Switching.

You could check the following URL to confirm what other products belong to Campus Switching.
http://www.extremenetworks.com/products/switching/campus-switching/

Best regards,
Bin

RE: ExtremeSwitching and Summit

println — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 23:15:00 GMT

I'm afraid Avaya & Brocade switch not belong to Extreme switching, isn't it?

RE: ExtremeSwitching and Summit

Bin — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 23:15:00 GMT

Hi Li,

Brocade switch, such as VDX and SLX , belong to our Data Center Switching
http://www.extremenetworks.com/products/switching/data-center-switching/

Avaya switch, such as ERS and VSP, belong to our Campus Switching
http://www.extremenetworks.com/products/switching/campus-switching/

As summary, Avaya and Brocade switches belong to Extreme Switching. But they are under different categories.

Best regards,
BIn