Overview
The Extreme Networks BlackDiamond 12804C switch is engineered for high performance, scalability, and resilience in enterprise networks. It offers application-level awareness and consistent performance, even during failures or attacks, using programmable ASIC technology to support new protocols without hardware changes.
Target Applications
Ideal for core applications in small to medium enterprises and as a gigabit or 10 Gigabit Ethernet aggregation switch in secure environments.
Application Performance
Supports Quality of Service (QoS) and scalability for multicast applications, with deep packet buffers for congestion management and jumbo frames up to 9,216 bytes to enhance throughput and reduce server CPU load.
Voice-Class Availability
Features redundant hardware, a modular operating system (ExtremeXOS), and high availability protocols like Ethernet Automatic Protection Switching (EAPS) for rapid recovery.
Resiliency and Security
Includes the CLEAR-Flow Security Rules Engine for threat detection, Layer 3 Virtual Switching for domain separation, and robust infrastructure to counter DoS attacks. Supports secure management protocols and MD5 authentication for routing.
Scalable Management
Management tools like EPICenter for comprehensive network management and integration with third-party applications via a secure XML-based API.
Technical Specifications
Supports protocols such as EAPS, STP, RSTP, LLDP, ESRP, and VLANs. Offers a switching capacity of 160 Gbps with low latency, and various modules like MSM-5 and GM-20T, with AC and DC power options.
Protocols and Standards
Supports a wide range of protocols including ELRP, ELSM, IEEE 802.1ag, ITU-T Y.1731, and various RFCs for SNMP, DHCP, DNS, and more, with IPv4 and IPv6 services.
Security Features
Emphasizes security with SSH, SCP, SFTP, SNMPv3, RADIUS, and TACACS+, along with ACLs and attack protection features.
Quality of Service (QoS) and VLAN Services
Managed through IEEE 802.1D and DiffServ standards, supporting packet priority and traffic engineering, with advanced VLAN services.
MPLS and VPN Services
Supports MPLS with RSVP, LDP, and VPLS, and Layer 2 VPNs with pseudowire setup.
Environmental and Regulatory Compliance
Complies with safety and EMC standards globally, designed for specific temperature and humidity ranges.
Warranty and Support
Offers a limited 1-year hardware warranty and 90-day software warranty, with more details on the Extreme Networks website.
Product Specifications- Chassis and Modules: Includes 6-slot chassis, various power supply units, management switch module, and port modules.
- Transceivers: Offers a range of XENPAK and SFP modules for different distances and fiber types.
Contact Information- Corporate and North America: Extreme Networks, Inc., Santa Clara, CA, USA. Phone: +1 408 579 2800
- Europe, Middle East, Africa, and South America: Phone: +31 30 800 5100
- Asia Pacific: Phone: +65 6836 5437
- Japan: Phone: +81 3 5842 4011