Released on: September 23, 2008, 11:16 pm

Press Release Author: Extreme Networks

Industry: Computers

Press Release Summary: Unmatched Scale and Performance Combine to Make the
BlackDiamond 20808 the Best Value for Metro Ethernet Transport

New Delhi, INDIA, September 24, 2008 - Extreme Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXTR) today
introduced the BlackDiamond® 20808 metro Ethernet transport switch, the flagship in
its service provider product portfolio. The BlackDiamond 20808 switch is the first
purpose-built metro Ethernet transport switch, delivering the industry-leading
combination of value, scale and performance for converged packet transport.

Press Release Body: Unmatched Scale and Performance Combine to Make the BlackDiamond
20808 the Best Value for Metro Ethernet Transport

New Delhi, INDIA, September 24, 2008 - Extreme Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXTR) today
introduced the BlackDiamond® 20808 metro Ethernet transport switch, the flagship in
its service provider product portfolio. The BlackDiamond 20808 switch is the first
purpose-built metro Ethernet transport switch, delivering the industry-leading
combination of value, scale and performance for converged packet transport.

“Extreme Networks® Black Diamond 20808 switch is changing the game for Ethernet
transport in the metro with the right combination of density and scale,” said Eve
Griliches, Program Director for IDC’s telecom equipment group. "This is a terrific
introduction for Extreme Networks.” IDC’s Product Flash on the announcement notes
that they expect the Carrier Ethernet routing and switching market to reach well
over $7.6 billion with a 5-year CAGR of 17.5% by 2012.

The BlackDiamond 20808 switch raises the bar for scaling metro Ethernet transport
networks with the highest slot capacity in the industry – 120 Gbps per slot in an
8-slot system delivering 2 Tbps of switching capacity. This unmatched slot capacity
results in outstanding 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GE) port-density, with up to 64 10 GE
ports per chassis and 192 10 GE ports per rack. The BlackDiamond 20808 switch
fabric provides ample capacity for future high density, line-rate 40 GE and 100 GE
line-card upgrades.

The BlackDiamond 20808 switch is purpose-built for metro Ethernet transport
networks, the culmination of over 10 years of Ethernet system design experience
forged into Extreme Networks’ fifth generation solution. The BlackDiamond 20808
architecture is optimized for metro Ethernet performance with fully distributed
network processors that deliver line rate performance for a broad range of industry
standard and emerging protocols.

The BlackDiamond 20808 switch enables the lowest total cost of ownership for metro
Ethernet transport by slashing capital expenditures while minimizing operational
expenditures. With a list price of under $5,800 per 10 GE port the BlackDiamond
20808 switch provides a dramatic reduction in provider capital expenditures. And,
unlike router-based metro architectures which require complex provisioning by highly
trained engineers, operational expenses are reduced with the BlackDiamond 20808
switch thanks to the operational simplicity of Layer 2 solutions. With a scalable
metro Ethernet transport network capable of carrying more services at a lower cost,
the BlackDiamond 20808 switch enables increased carrier profitability.

“In order to drive better profitability, service providers are looking to increase
the average revenue per user while lowering the cost of delivering services,” said
Peter Lunk, Senior Director of Service Provider Marketing, Extreme Networks. “In
order to do that, they need an alternative to the complex and costly model of
extending MPLS to the edge. Ethernet transport is the clear choice for economical
metro packet delivery and the BlackDiamond 20808 switch at the metro core offers
the right mix of value, capacity, scalability and protocols to deliver more
profitable business, residential and mobile backhaul services.”



Pricing and Availability
The BlackDiamond 20808 metro Ethernet transport solution will be available in
December. List price for an entry level system is under U.S. $100,000.
For more information on Extreme Networks metro Ethernet transport solutions, please,
visit: www.extremenetworks.com.

IDC’s Product Flash report is available here:
http://www.extremenetworks.com/libraries/products/Extreme_Gets_Extreme_IDC_Newsflash.pdf


About Extreme Networks

Extreme Networks, Inc. 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


Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in
this press release, including without limitation the performance, functionality and
scalability of the BlackDiamond 20808 are forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date. Because
such statements deal with future events, they are subject to risks and
uncertainties, including network design, actual product performance, and use of the
products in different environments and configurations. We undertake no obligation to
update the forward-looking information in this release. Other important factors
which could cause actual results to differ materially are contained in the Company's
10-Qs and 10-Ks which are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(http://www.sec.gov).



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