Enterprise IT managers don't have the time or resources to deal with overly complex, specialized network infrastructure solutions. BlackDiamond® 8800 series switches from Extreme Networks® redefine the architecture of the enterprise, replacing the traditional three-tier structure with a streamlined two-tier network that reduces management overhead, operational complexity and capital expenditures.

BlackDiamond 8800 series switches deliver voice-class availability, high-density Power over Ethernet (PoE), Gigabit Ethernet, and 10 Gigabit Ethernet wherever it's needed. It fits well at the edge of the most demanding enterprises, switching Voice-over-IP (VoIP), video, wireless and data traffic. BlackDiamond 8800 series switches' non-blocking ports can interconnect thousands of servers for High Performance Cluster Computing (HPCC). With their comprehensive security features, BlackDiamond 8800 series switches are the single switch solution for mid-sized enterprises. BlackDiamond 8800 series switches' wide range of Layers 2 - 4 features allow the aggregation of high-speed connections, eliminating bottlenecks between edge and core.