Summit X480 series

Product catalog summary

Overview: The Summit X480 Series by Extreme Networks is a high-performance Ethernet switch designed for data centers, enterprise aggregation, and Carrier Ethernet deployments. It offers versatile connectivity with options for 48-port Gigabit Ethernet or 24-port Gigabit and 2-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet in a compact 1RU form factor.

Key Specifications:

Supports up to 512K MAC addresses and 512K IPv4 routes.
Optional 4-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet for 40 Gbps uplinks and stacking up to 128 Gbps.
Includes ExtremeXOS modular OS for high availability and redundancy.

High Scalability and Availability: The switch supports extensive scalability with TCAM for application partitioning. ExtremeXOS OS allows for process recovery and upgrades without reboot, supporting advanced redundancy protocols.

Target Applications:

Top-of-rack switch for servers in data centers.
High-performance core switch for small networks.
Carrier Ethernet network switch for aggregation.

Stacking Technology: SummitStack provides high-performance stacking with bandwidth options of 40 Gbps, 80 Gbps, or 128 Gbps. SummitStack-V uses 10 GbE ports for flexible long-distance stacking.

Flexible Port Configuration: Offers flexible configurations with optional VIM2 modules for various combinations of copper and fiber ports.

Virtualization Support: Supports Direct Attach and XNV for network simplification and enhanced data center operations.

Security and Management: Supports sophisticated Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, MPLS/H-VPLS, and advanced security configurations with up to 60K ACLs.

Voice-Grade Stacking: SummitStack architecture supports mission-critical applications with features like n-1 master redundancy and distributed switching.

Modular Operating System: ExtremeXOS supports preemptive multitasking and protected memory, enhancing system integrity and protecting against DoS attacks.

High Availability Network Protocols: Supports Ethernet Automatic Protection Switching (EAPS) for sub-second recovery and various Spanning Tree Protocols for Layer 2 resiliency.

Hardware Redundancy: Supports dual redundant AC/DC power supplies and hot-swappable fans.

Comprehensive Security Management: Offers advanced security features, including CLEAR-Flow Security Rules Engine and robust IP and MAC security frameworks.

Technical Specifications:

Power Supply and Consumption: Configurations with AC and DC power supplies, with varying input ratings and power consumption.
Heat Dissipation: Varies across models, ranging from 148 W to 256 W.
Regulatory and Safety Standards: Complies with various safety and EMC standards.
Environmental Standards: Meets standards for storage, transportation, and operational conditions.
Warranty: 1-year hardware warranty and 90-day software warranty.

Ordering Information: Part numbers and descriptions for compatible modules, transceivers, and cables are provided.