Extreme Networks Summit X350-48t Reference guide

Extreme Networks Product Brief
Extreme Networks®Summit X350 series
switches are based on ExtremeXOS, the
revolutionary core-class operating system.
When deployed at the network edge,
Summit X350 switches benefit from the highly
robust and modular architecture of
ExtremeXOS and provide high levels of avail-
ability, resilience and simplified management of
your entire network at an affordable price.
Summit X350 enables the rollout of applications
such as gigabit to the desktop to support high
bandwidth-demanding users.
The highly flexible Summit X350 switch
provides high-density Gigabit Ethernet ports
plus optional two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports in a
compact 1RU format, supporting intelligent
Layer 2 switching with Layer 2 – Layer 4 traffic
classification and Quality of Service (QoS) on
every port for high productivity. Optional
redundant power supplies are provided with
each switch to help secure against power
anomalies.
Summit X350 series switches—Gigabit Ethernet value edge
stand-alone switches with ExtremeXOS®modular
operating system.
Features
Single streamlined operating system across the entire•
enterprise network
ExtremeXOS provides scripting capability to automate•
network configuration
Ethernet Automatic Protection Switching (EAPS)•
resiliency protocol
Multiple network edge authentication support with•
multiple endpoints per port
Ease of management•
Target Application
Edge switch providing basic 10/100/1000BASE-T connectivity•
to the desktop in a network running ExtremeXOS from the
core to the edge
Summit®X350 Series Switches

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Single Streamlined Operating
System in the Entire
Enterprise Network
Extreme Networks offers an ExtremeXOS-
based Ethernet switching platform from
edge, to aggregation, to core of the
enterprise network. Having one operating
system significantly simplifies network
deployment and operation, as well as
ongoing maintenance, to help reduce the
total cost of ownership. Summit X350
running ExtremeXOS provides a consistent
experience amongst other switches such
as the BlackDiamond®modular chassis
and provides an excellent user experience
from the edge to the core of the network.
Network Configuration
Automation
ExtremeXOS provides extensible scripting
capability that allows users to create a
customized series of commands and
executables. Scripting can be used to add
incremental configuration to the network
infrastructure, such as a list of VLANs to
be configured. This capability eases the
roll-out of networks and reduces configu-
ration errors. For example, using the
scripting capabilities of system and
user-defined environment variables and
constructs, such as if/then and loops,
allows for automating regular management
tasks and deployment configurations of
QoS rate limiting and ACLs to multiple
ports or multiple switches.
Ethernet Automatic Protection
Switching (EAPS)
EAPS allows the IP network to provide
the level of resiliency and uptime that
users expect from their traditional voice
network. EAPS differs from Spanning Tree
and Rapid Spanning Tree protocols in
offering sub-second (less than 50
milliseconds) recovery that helps deliver
consistent failover regardless of the
number of VLANs, network nodes or
network topology. Since EAPS allows the
network to recover almost transparently,
VoIP calls do not drop and digital video
feeds do not freeze or pixelize in most
situations.
Multiple Network Edge
Authentication Support with
Multiple Endpoint per Port
Network Login capability enforces user
admission and usage policies. Summit X350
series switches support a comprehensive
range of Network Login options by
providing an 802.1x agent-based ap-
proach, a web-based (agent-less) login
capability for guests, and a MAC-based
authentication model for devices. With
these modes of Network Login, only
authorized users and devices are
permitted to connect to the network and
be assigned to the appropriate VLAN.
Shared ports represent a potential
vulnerability in a network. Multiple
supplicant capability on a switch allows it
to uniquely authenticate and apply the
appropriate policies and VLANs for each
user or device on a shared port. Multiple
supplicant support secures IP Telephony
and wireless access. Converged network
designs often involve the use of shared
ports.
Ease of Management
As the network becomes a foundation of
the enterprise application, network
management becomes an important piece
of the solution. Summit X350 switches
offer comprehensive network management
support through Command Line Interface
(CLI), SNMP v1, v2c, v3, and embedded
XML-based Web User Interface,
ExtremeXOS ScreenPlay™. With a variety
of management options and consistency
across other Extreme Networks modular
and stackable switches, Summit X350
series provides ease-of-management for
demanding converged applications.
Extreme Networks has developed tools
that can save you time and resources in
managing your network. EPICenter®
provides fault configuration, accounting,
performance and security functions,
allowing effective management of
multi-layer switching equipment from
Extreme Networks in a converged
network.
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Features Summit X350
Copper 10/100/1000BASE-TX 24 or 48 ports
Fiber 10/100/1000BASE-X 4 ports
Optional Fiber 10 Gigabit Ethernet BASE-X 2
Power over Ethernet No
External Redundant Power Supply EPS-500
ACL Classification Layer 2 – Layer 4, including IPv4/v6 based ACL
Policy-Based Switching Yes in Layer 2 switching
ExtremeXOS License ExtremeXOS Layer 2 Edge License included