topic RE: ExtremeSwitching 200 Series FAQ in ExtremeSwitching (Other)

ExtremeSwitching 200 Series FAQ

Drew_C — Wed, 10 May 2017 20:31:00 GMT

The ExtremeSwitching 200 series has started shipping. We've created a Frequently Asked Questions article in the GTAC Knowledgebase.

ExtremeSwitching 200 Series FAQ

The 200 series includes the 210 and 220 models. Additional product information (including data sheets) can be found on our website: http://www.extremenetworks.com/product/200-series/

If there are other questions you have, the product teams will be monitoring this thread. You can also contact your sales team.

RE: ExtremeSwitching 200 Series FAQ

Larry_Kunz — Wed, 10 May 2017 21:20:00 GMT

...and a complete set of 200 Series customer documentation is available on the Extreme Documentation Portal, under the heading "ExtremeSwitching - Hardware":

RE: ExtremeSwitching 200 Series FAQ

Drew_C — Wed, 10 May 2017 21:20:00 GMT

Thanks Larry!

RE: ExtremeSwitching 200 Series FAQ

Rahman_Duran1 — Thu, 11 May 2017 10:14:00 GMT

Which OS does these 200 series run? EOS, XOS or a different one?

RE: ExtremeSwitching 200 Series FAQ

StephanH — Thu, 11 May 2017 12:17:00 GMT

Hello Rahman,

it's a different one.

RE: ExtremeSwitching 200 Series FAQ

Rahman_Duran1 — Thu, 11 May 2017 12:17:00 GMT

Yes, but why? I read the FAQ, there are explanations why 200 series exists. I agree that for cost effective L2 needs, x440-G2 costs way too much. But why not something like X430-G2 instead of a new OS?

RE: ExtremeSwitching 200 Series FAQ

Bob_Reason — Thu, 11 May 2017 12:17:00 GMT

Time to market and cost were primary factors. EXOS (or EOS for that matter) could not be quickly ported to the low-cost Broadcom chipset / hardware used in the 200 Series. Also, our partnership with Broadcom helped us quickly integrate their FASTPATH OS into the 200 series.

RE: ExtremeSwitching 200 Series FAQ

Rahman_Duran — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 11:04:00 GMT

Hi,

Sorry to bump this. But we need to decide what to use for L2 edge devices. there are 40 to 100 devices we need to buy or replace next year. So there will be no x430-G2. So what about future of X430? Should we invest on it or consider new 200 series? We need solid line-rate L2 switching with security features like dhcpsnooping arp inspection and something like ipv6 ra guard/ first hop security like in cisco switches.

Regards,

Rahman

RE: ExtremeSwitching 200 Series FAQ

Drew_C — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 11:04:00 GMT

This will get better visibility as its own topics Please reference the new conversation here: Recommendations for L2 Edge Devices