This post was written by Fedrick Chan
Extreme Networks has presented a solution for metro Ethernet transport for enterprises and service providers around the globe, launching its BlackDiamond 20808 switch. In terms of performance, the product enables 250K queues per application with high quality of service, fine grain multicast control with multicast QoS, multicast scale for video services with 128K multi cast streams and capability of supporting 1 million MAC address/routes in hardware. The Extreme Networks switches consume less power, reduces hazardous waste, global warming, carbon footprints, energy consumption and cost of operations.


