Product Information
ReachNXT 100-8t extends the revolutionary ExtremeXOS core-class operating system from Extreme Networks to the network access. ExtremeXOS is a highly resilient, modular operating system that helps provide continuous uptime, manageability and operational efficiency. 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.The compact and quiet ReachNXT 100-8t enterprise port extender provides 8 fast Ethernet ports plus 1 Gigabit Ethernet combo copper/SFP fiber port.
- Single streamlined operating system across the entire enterprise network
Extreme Networks provides ExtremeXOS based Ethernet switching platforms for the edge, aggregation, and core of the enterprise network. Using one operating system across the network significantly simplifies deployment and operation, as well as ongoing maintenance, to reduce the total cost of ownership. ReachNXT 100-8t connected to an ExtremeXOS switch provides a consistent experience for the user from core to edge to access of the network. - Network security
The ReachNXT 100-8t does not directly support VLANs; all its ports are untagged and are part of the same broadcast domain. However, by taking advantage of ExtremeXOS NetLogin features on the upstream switch, clients connected to the ReachNXT 100-8t port extender can logically belong to separate VLANs. These ExtremeXOS features include NetLogin, multiple supplicant support and authentication failure VLAN. By implementing these features on the ExtremeXOS switch port that the ReachNXT 100-8t is connected to, clients can be assigned to different VLANs. On the ReachNXT 100-8t the clients are all one network segments, but once the traffic hits the ExtremeXOS switch it can be segregated to different VLANs. - Theft deterrents
Implementing a secure network means providing protection at the network perimeter as well as the core. In addition, physical removal of equipment is another situation the network operator must address. The ReachNXT 100-8t extends the hardened network ExtremeXOS infrastructure for network security. For physical security, the ReachNXT 100-8t has deterrents built in its design. - Monitoring connectivity through Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP)
As mentioned previously, LLDP not only simplifies deployment and location of access devices, but can also be used for troubleshooting and monitoring. LLDP allows the ReachNXT 100-8t and the ExtremeXOS switch to communicate with each other for connectivity and status information. - Monitoring ReachNXT 100-8t on EPICenter
Through an upstream ExtremeXOS switch such as a member of the summit product family, EPICenter is able to "see" the ReachNXT 100-8t in an Extreme Networks based network. The network operator can customize EPICenter so that alerts will appear if ReachNXT 100-8t is removed from the network. - Ease of management and operations lower network costs
The plug-and-play nature of ReachNXT 100-8t with an ExtremeXOS switch reduces network management and operational costs. Since ReachNXT 100-8t uses LLDP to establish connectivity, the network operator does not have to configure the ReachNXT 100-8t to be deployed in the network. Thus, little or no cost is incurred in deploying ReachNXT 100-8t. Also, since an ExtremeXOS switch passes device attachment information to EPICenter, monitoring of ReachNXT 100-8t is made much easier. If ReachNXT 100-8t is disconnected from the network, EPICenter can notify the network operator to take action.