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Data Sheet
ExtremeXOS
®
Operating System
Version 16.2, 21.1, 22.7, and 31.6*
Overview
Extreme Networks has created the ExtremeXOS modular Operating
System (OS) – for highly available, extensible, high-performance networks.
ExtremeXOS high availability architecture with EAPS protocol helps reduce
network downtime for business continuity and access to mission-critical
applications such as CRM, data warehouses and VoIP for carrier and voice
grade networks.
Built-in security capabilities provide network access control integrated with
endpoint integrity checking, identity management, and protection for the
network control and management planes.
With ExtremeXOS you can extend the capabilities of your network by
integrating specialized application appliances such as security devices into
the network, providing insight and control at the network, application and
user level.
Architectural Highlights
• Memory protection for processes
• Self-healing process recovery via process restart or hitless failover
• Dynamic loading of new functionality
• Scriptable CLI for automation and event-triggered actions
• XML open APIs for integrating third-party applications
• Dual-stack IPv4 and IPv6 support
Highlights
ExtremeXOS has a robust set of Layer
2 and Layer 3 control protocols, provides
a flexible architecture for highly resilient
networks and has been designed to
support the next-generation Internet
Protocol, IPv6. ExtremeXOS is a highly
available and extensible software
foundation for converged networks.
ExtremeXOS oers high availability
for carrier-grade voice and video
services over IP and for supporting
mission-critical business applications
such as CRM.
• Modular Operating System
• High Availability Architecture
• Rich set of Layer-2 and Layer-3
protocols and features
• Secure Network Access through role
based policy or identity management
• Extensibility
• Integrated Security with NetLogin,
MAC Security, IP Security
• User, location, and time-based
dynamic security policies with
Identity Management
• Insight, control and automation for
virtualized data centers with XNV
(ExtremeXOS Network Virtualization)
• Enhanced resiliency,
synchronization, performance for
2G/3G/4G mobile backhaul
• Ethernet Audio Video Bridging
(AVB) enabled
* For 5000 Series universal hardware, the ExtremeXOS name is changing to “Switch Engine” as of
Release 31.6. ExtremeXOS will remain the operating system name for all non-universal switch platforms.