Is there a feature like Cisco Flex Links or Juniper RTG?

[networker83]

Hello,

I would like to add an Extreme Networks X440-G2-12p-10GE4 Switch to my network.

Now I want to know if there is a feature like Cisco Flex Links or Juniper RTG to connect this acccess switch to two aggregation switches:

http://jozefklacko.blogspot.com/2012/04/cisco-flex-links-vs-juniper-redundant.html

And I have another question: If I would buy this switch from a seller, can I get Software Updates from Extreme Networks for this switch? Or do I need a support contract?

Thanks and kind regards

networker83.

[Stefan_K_]

Hi Tomasz,

don’t they have limited lifetime warranty (LLW)?

An LLW will cover security patches and minor fixes, but you don’t get updates or upgrades.

TBH I don’t know what this means for EXOS. Is 30.6 → 30.7 a update that is covered by LLW? Or only from 30.6.1 to 30.6.2?

[Tomasz]

Hi,

As far as I remember X440-G2 has a lifetime warranty with software updates and upgrades covered without a contract.

https://www.extremenetworks.com/support/policies/

Hope that helps,

Tomasz

[networker83]

Hello @Stefan K. ,

thank you very much for your answer. Unfortunately the two aggregation switches do not support MLAG as far as I know (these are Ubiquiti ES-16-XG).

And how do I get software updates for the X400-G2? Do I need to buy a support contract?

Thanks and kind regards

networker83.

[Stefan_K_]

I think Extreme does not have a comparable feature, but the same functionality can be achieved with MLAG (Mutli-Chassis Link-Aggregation)

MLAG wouldn’t be configured on the X440-G2, but on the aggregation switches. On the X440-G2 it’s just a normal LAG.

https://extremeportal.force.com/ExtrArticleDetail?an=000079895

Best regards
Stefan