Extreme Networks ExtremeSwitching VSP4900 24-port Switch

Overview:

The Virtual Services Platform (VSP) 4900 Series is the next generation of Extreme Fabric Connect fixed-form factor switches designed for network edge and aggregation deployments. Providing high-performance, resilient and secure Gigabit/multi-Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, the VSP 4900 enables end-to-end fabric services from network edge to aggregation to core, along with transparent extension of fabric services to the branch. Its advanced capabilities enable full-featured network virtualization to be flexibly deployed across a range of network environments.

The VSP 4900 Series is available in four model variants to address a range of campus, remote site and/or multi-service needs.

• VSP4900-48P: 48 x 10/100/1000MbE with 30W PoE+ and MACseccapable ports
• VSP4900-24S: 24 x 1G SFP ports
• VSP4900-24XE: 24 x 1/10GbE SFP+ MACsec (256-bit) capable ports
• VSP4900-12MXU-12XE: 12 x 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10GbE ports with 60W PoE, plus 12 x 1/10GbE SFP+ MACsec (256-bit) capable ports

All models above also support modular uplinks – at 10Gb, 25Gb and 40Gb – for flexible linkage to other switches or devices over a range of media.

Features:

Extreme Fabric Connect

The VSP 4900 natively supports the Extreme Fabric Connect technology. Based on an extended implementation of the Shortest Path Bridging (SPB) standards of IEEE 802.1aq and IETF RFC 6329, Fabric Connect offers the ability to create a virtualized network that simplifies network provisioning and reduces the strain on network and IT personnel.

Fabric Connect features supported on the VSP 4900 Series include: L2 Virtual Service Networks (VSNs), Layer 3 Virtual Service Networks, Inter-VSN Routing, IPv4/ IPv6 IP Shortcuts, IP Multicast over Fabric Connect, Fabric Extend and Fabric Attach Server.

Fabric Extend

The VSP 4900 also natively supports Fabric Extend that enables it to extend Fabric Connect services over an intermediate 3rd-party network — whether Layer 2 or Layer 3-based. With Fabric Extend, enterprises can, for example, connect two Fabric Connect environments (or islands) over a Service Provider WAN, such as MPLS or Ethernet WAN. Fabric Connect simplified provisioning and virtualization services can then be transparently extended across the 3rdparty network.

Advanced Layer 3 Services

The VSP 4900 Series also supports advanced Layer 3 services that enable it to satisfy conventional IP routing deployments, in addition to its fabric-based services. Layer 3 services include IPv4 and IPv6 dynamic routing, as well as IP multicast services.

Specific IP routing technologies supported include RIPv1/2, RIPng, OSPFv2/v3, BGP/ BGP+ and VRF. Multicast services include PIM-SM/ SSM, IGMP v1/v2/v3, as well as Fabric Connect to PIM gateway. The VSP 4900 also supports Distributed Virtual Routing (DvR) leaf services.

Power Over Ethernet

VSP 4900-48P and VSP 4900-12MXU-12XE models offer Power over Ethernet (PoE) to address the needs of powered edge devices. The VSP 4900-48P supports IEEE 802.3at (30W) PoE on its 48 x 1Gb ports; and the VSP 4900-12MXU-12XE supports IEEE 802.3bt (60W) PoE on its 12 multi-rate ports. Both VSP 4900 models also support fast PoE and perpetual PoE capabilities for faster start-up and more continuous operation of connected, PoE-powered end-points.

Extreme Insight Architecture

Extreme’s Insight Architecture leverages an innovative combination of VSP 4900 Series operating software and hardware features to provide extended services without impact to switching or network performance. Available on VSP4900-12MXU-12XE and VSP4900-24XE models, this flexible and open solution enables organizations to run a Guest VM on the VSP 4900 system. Organizations can then use the Guest VM to deploy their choice of Extremeprovided or third-party application/tools for real-time visibility or to meet specific business or operational needs across the network. This can help improve network visibility and performance, while reducing operational costs.

MACsec Link Encryption

The VSP 4900 supports IEEE 802.1AE MACsec on its access ports, as well as on its modular uplink ports. MACsec is a hop-by-hop security capability which encrypts/ decrypts packets between connected switches or devices. As a link-only encryption, the switches can still apply services to the packet, such as policy or QoS, without compromising the security of packets across the link. With support for both 128-bit and 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) support, the VSP 4900 provides the most secure link encryption.

VIM Options for Flexible Uplinks

The VSP 4900 supports Versatile Interface Modules (VIM) for its uplink ports and has a single VIM slot that can be optionally used for this purpose. VIM options include 2 and 4-port modules that support 10Gb, 25Gb and 40Gb data rates.

Management

The VSP 4900 can be managed in a variety of ways. Simple on-box management functions are delivered by a web-based GUI and a generic CLI is available for manual configuration.

ExtremeCloudTM IQ along with Extreme Management Center (XMC) also provide a comprehensive unified management capability with a consolidated view of users, devices and applications for both wired and wireless networks. Remote provisioning lets one quickly bring new VSP 4900 switches online and a granular view of devices ports and users enables efficient inventory and network topology management.