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.

[Tomasz · Accepted solution]

Hi,

Please see:

“Lifetime updates and upgrades”

FYI, I’ve sucessfully downloaded few .xos files varying between 22.7 - 31.2 without any issue. I don’t own any support contract for any of my gear.

Hope that helps,

Tomasz

[networker83]

Thank you for your answers. When X440-G2 has “Limited Lifetime Warranty” I won’t get updates without support contract, right?

[Tomasz]

Hi Stefan,

Hmm, what if you searched for 1653, the first 4 digits of X440-G2 P/N? I see all as LLW eAHR-2… Anyway, another way to solve it is to look at the service attach matrix available for partners. I have been quoting these in the past and they didn’t have anything mandatory, just because of the warranty in an Ets style. 😉

Cheers,

Tomasz

[Stefan_K_]

According to this table you are right, yes. Thanks for the link! And there it is also described:

Software release versions are indicated by A.B.C. “A” indicates a Major Release Number. Major software releases are Upgrades. “B” and “C” indicate Minor (sustaining) and Maintenance Release Numbers. Minor and Maintenance releases are Updates.

I took the warranty finder at https://www.extremenetworks.com/support/policies/ and there it says that X440G2 has limited lifetime warranty. And here it says the following:

Finally, there’s software to consider. An LLW will cover security patches and minor fixes, but you don’t get updates or upgrades.

Maybe this is outdated or somehow doesn’t apply to X440G2. I look forward to the result of your test ;o

[Tomasz]

Hi Stefan,

AFAIU all 1-Gig G2’s have Limited Lifetime Warranty with Express Advanced Hardware Replacement-2 which covers both upgrades and updates for their lifetime. 🙂

https://cloud.kapostcontent.net/pub/62d622fc-31ef-47ee-8c7f-d2982652d81b/product-warranty-summary-te...

I will try myself, I have received X440-G2 that is 22.6 and will try to just download 30.7 today. 😉

Hope that helps,

Tomasz