Switches based on the modular chassis Extreme Networks BlackDiamond X8 chassis-based switches

The Extreme Networks BlackDiamond X8 is a cloud-scale modular chassis switch designed to meet the demands of large-scale virtualized data centers. Offering a staggering 20.48 Tbps of data switching capacity, it provides wire-speed 10GbE and 40GbE density in a compact 14.5RU footprint.

The BlackDiamond X8 eliminates the need for complex multi-tier network designs by collapsing the network into a single, high-performance "box" solution. With support for Data Center Bridging (DCB) and advanced XNV virtualization management, it can seamlessly track and support up to 128,000 virtual machines. Its "green" design focuses on efficiency, consuming only 5.6W per 10GbE port, making it an ideal choice for environmentally conscious and high-performance cloud infrastructures.

Key Performance Highlights:

• Switching Capacity: 20.48 Tbps with a forwarding rate of 30,476 Mpps.

• Port Density: Up to 192 ports of 40GbE or 768 ports of 10GbE per chassis.

• Virtualization: Automated VM tracking and port profile migration for 128K VMs.

• Reliability: N+1 non-blocking fabric architecture for maximum uptime.

• Low Latency: 2.3 μs port-to-port latency for mission-critical applications.