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ReachNXT 100-8t extends the revolutionary ExtremeXOS core-class operating system from Extreme Networks to the network access. ReachNXT 100-8t provides users with a consistent ExtremeXOS experience at an affordable price. It is best suited for network access applications where easy network deployment is required.

http://www.extremenetworks.com/products/ReachNXT.aspx

There is a new blog for the Catalyst ConfigTool. This blog is for pre-sales help with the Catalyst ConfigTool and manufacturing partners that are in the Catalyst ConfigTool. Going forward the ConfigTool blog will house documentation, tips, troubleshooting and other articles. You can also provide feedback and suggestions for the ConfigTool.

Visit the Catalyst ConfigTool blog at http://scscblogs.com/configtool

QoS is in higher demand as networks grow and complexity of traffic patterns increase.  Large file transfers can clog networks.  High Internet usage can bog down connections with useless traffic from social network sites or sites like YouTube.  Properly configured QoS or Quality of Service, can help to remove the negative effect of traffic patterns.  Extreme Networks is well known for excellent QoS.  Deep queue buffers and robust algorithms can allow for 100 percent utilization of your data switches.  Keep reading for a quick QoS configuration for Avaya (and other vendors) VoIP.

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The Catalyst ConfigTool version 4.0.6 is now avaliable.  It can be downloaded from the CatalystTelecom web site.  See below for additions/changes/fixes.
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Both Extreme Networks and Juniper Networks now offer 10G products.  Just over a year ago 10G was a bleeding edge technology that was available but not typically implemented.  At Interop 2008 Extreme discussed it’s X650 series 10G-Base switch (product details).  Recently Juniper also announced line rate 10G interface modules on it’s IDP 8200 (product details).  This extends the offering of 10G into a more manageable solution.

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