Extreme Networks Unveils BlackDiamond 8900-Series Modules -- Raising the Bar for 10 Gigabit Performance and Value

SANTA CLARA, CA, May 11 (MARKET WIRE) --
Extreme Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXTR) today raised the bar for data
center and high performance networking with the introduction of the
BlackDiamond(R) 8900-series modules for the BlackDiamond 8800 series
switch. This purpose-built enterprise architecture for next generation
data centers enables market-leading scalability of 10 Gigabit Ethernet, up
to 582 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports in a single rack, while delivering energy
efficiency and compelling value.

The increased growth of Ethernet services and resource intensive
applications such as high definition video, Web 2.0 social platforms and
UC collaboration, coupled with the trends of virtualization, server
consolidation and IT outsourcing, are driving demands for highly scalable
10 Gigabit Ethernet networks in data centers and managed hosting
facilities. Further, the trend towards more nimble, easy-to-manage cloud
computing environments requires scalable networks that are easy to
integrate and automate, as data centers leverage existing network assets.
The BlackDiamond 8900-series modules deliver with the performance and
measurable value per dollar to support these intensive applications and
architectural challenges.

Extreme Networks BlackDiamond 8900-series modules upgrade the BlackDiamond
8800 platform with a 3.8 terabit switching fabric. Featuring the
foundation of an advanced modular network operating system,
ExtremeXOS(R), the BlackDiamond 8800 series switches provide quick
integration and automation of network environments via Universal Port.
Also enabled are XML, CLI and SNMP interfaces through EPICenter, a
full-featured network management tool. This provides customers with a
flexible Ethernet networking and management portfolio of tightly
integrated tools for managing their next generation data centers.

"Organizations today are thinking about a few key things concerning their
data center, including price/performance for their transition to 10
gigabit, energy efficiency and the consistency and ease-of-operation of
their total solution," said Jon Oltsik, principal analyst for the
Enterprise Strategy Group. "With today's announcement, Extreme Networks is
providing a compelling solution that gives customers a high performance
and cost-effective data center solution."

Power Efficiency for the Data Center

The unique design of the BlackDiamond 8900-series modules enable this
powerful switching platform to be one of the most energy efficient
solutions available. Combined with dynamic energy management features
that are enabled through Extreme Networks' open data center framework,
customers can effectively automate power management capabilities. For
example, during off-peak hours the switch can enter hibernation mode and
reduce power consumption by 70 percent.

The BlackDiamond 8900-series modules join Extreme Networks award-winning
family of high performance Ethernet solutions for the data center,
including the Summit(R) X450a and Summit X650, Top of Rack fixed
switches. These modules complete Extreme Networks Gigabit Ethernet and 10
Gigabit Ethernet data center networking portfolio, giving customers a
wide choice of products for Top of Rack and End of Row architectures.

"With the introduction of the BlackDiamond 8900-series modules, Extreme
Networks uniquely addresses data center performance, lower cost of
ownership and flexibility in design," said Paul Hooper, vice president and
general manager for the Volume Products Group for Extreme Networks. "The
BlackDiamond 8900-series modules meet these requirements by enabling
dramatic scaling of the network while keeping costs in check."

Extreme Networks will demonstrate the new BlackDiamond 8900-series modules
and its full line of data center solutions at Interop Las Vegas 2009,
please visit us at Booth #1813. For more information about Extreme
Networks data center solutions, visit:
http://www.extremenetworks.com/solutions/NGDC_splash.aspx

Pricing and Availability

The BlackDiamond 8900-series modules will be available this quarter. The
Management Switch Module (MSM), the BlackDiamond 8900-MSM128, has a U.S.
list price of $24,995. The 24 port 10 Gigabit module, the BlackDiamond
8900-10G24X-c, has a U.S. list price of $44,995. The 96 port Gigabit
module, the BlackDiamond 8900-G96T-c, has a U.S. list price of $24,995.

Extreme Networks, Inc.

Extreme Networks provides converged Ethernet networks that support data,
voice and video for enterprises and service providers. The company's
network solutions feature high performance and high availability switching
that deliver insight and control enabling customers to solve their
real-world business communications challenges. Operating in more than 50
countries, Extreme Networks provides wired and wireless secure LANs, data
center infrastructure and Service Provider Ethernet transport solutions
that are complemented by global, 24x7 service and support. For more
information, visit: http://www.extremenetworks.com

BlackDiamond, EPICenter, Extreme Networks, ExtremeXOS and Summit are
either a trademark or registered trademark of Extreme Networks, Inc. in
the United States and/or other countries.

For more information, contact;
Extreme Networks Public Relations
Greg Cross
408 579 3483
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