topic Re: Extreme Switch in a Container? (like for use with Containerlab) in ExtremeSwitching (Other)

Extreme Switch in a Container? (like for use with Containerlab)

cdeluna — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:08:55 GMT

Hi,

I am looking to familiarize myself with Extreme switches and the operating system. Many vendors like Nokia and Arista make available containerized versions of their OSs which is really useful for these type of training, familiarization, and automation. Is something like that available from Extreme?

Thanks!

Re: Extreme Switch in a Container? (like for use with Containerlab)

Nithisha — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 20:16:50 GMT

Hello @cdeluna,

To explore Extreme Networks products, you can register for Extreme Academy and access customer training in Dojo here: https://dojo.extremenetworks.com/

If you’re interested in any specific products or would like guidance from product experts, the Sales Team can assist you: https://www.extremenetworks.com/contact-sales/

Regards,

Nithisha K

Re: Extreme Switch in a Container? (like for use with Containerlab)

cdeluna — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:08:34 GMT

Hi @Nithisha Thank you so much for the pointers. I've reached out a couple of times without much success and it looks like the link you shared is for either customer or partner and I am neither. So nothing open source or freely available?

Re: Extreme Switch in a Container? (like for use with Containerlab)

Nithisha — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:32:24 GMT

Hello @cdeluna,

Could you please try acessing this link?

https://www.extremenetworks.com/support/training/networking-fundamentals

Once you select "Create a Portal Account", the page will take you to Extreme Academy Registration

https://extreme-networks.my.site.com/ExtrAcademyRegistration

Regards,

Nithisha K

Re: Extreme Switch in a Container? (like for use with Containerlab)

Phil_ — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:38:30 GMT

Hi cdeluna,

there are virtual images from Extreme but they lack any dataplane capabilities;
https://github.com/extremenetworks/Virtual_VOSS
https://github.com/extremenetworks/Virtual_EXOS

Without dataplane you are unable to move traffic through these nodes.
Also you can´t use them in containerlab as for now, but they work in GNS3 or EVE-NG.

Best regards,
Phil