NEW DELHI, INDIA: Extreme Networks, Inc. launched 10GBASE-T network solution, a 10GB copper network solution for data centres.

Extreme Networks, thus became the first to deliver 10GBASE-T support with its powerful Summit X650 top-of-rack data centre switch. Extreme Networks could enable a complete 10GBASE-T ecosystem, from high performance server adapters to switches. These proven solutions give customers the widest choice of copper or fiber connections for their high performance networks and servers based on their data centre configuration, allowing for a smooth and economical migration.  

Harpreet Chadha, senior director, product management, Extreme Networks, said: “To ensure the most economical choices for the data centre Extreme Networks is supporting the widest range of interface choices. Having a complete set of components in our technology evaluation program, including Intel’s 10GBASE-T server adapters to leverage widely deployed RJ45 connectivity, provides the tested performance and a smooth upgrade that customers consider critical.” 

Steve Schultz, director, marketing, Intel’s LAN Access Division, said: “Today datacentres are transitioning to 10 Gigabit Ethernet technology to meet data requirements of today’s networks. Despite the growth in bandwidth demand, adoption of 10GBASE-T had been slowed by a lack of infrastructure support. Thanks to the low cost and the broad deployment of copper in the datacenter, we believe 10GBASE-T will help accelerate the adoption of 10GbE. 10GBASE-T is available today in adapters and will quickly migrate to be the standard connection on the motherboard.”