The Summit® X460-G2 series is based on Extreme Networks® revolutionary
ExtremeXOS®, a highly resilient OS that provides continuous uptime, manageability
and operational efficiency. Each switch offers the same high-performance, nonblocking hardware technology, in the Extreme Networks tradition of simplifying
network deployments through the use of common hardware and software
throughout the network.
The Summit X460-G2 switches are effective campus edge switches that support
Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE – IEEE 802.3az) with IEEE 802.3at PoE-plus and
can also serve as aggregation switches for traditional enterprise networks. The
Summit X460-G2 series is also an option for DSLAM or CMTS aggregation, or for
active Ethernet access.
The Summit X460-G2 can also be used as a top-of-rack switch for many data
center environments with features such as high-density Gigabit Ethernet
for concentrated data center environments; XNV™ (ExtremeXOS Network
Virtualization) for centralized network-based Virtual Machine (VM) inventory, VM
location history and VM provisioning; Direct Attach™ to offload VM switching from
servers, thereby improving performance; high-capacity Layer 2/Layer 3 scalability
for highly virtualized data centers; and intra-rack and cross-rack stacking with
industry-leading flexibility