K-Series
Versatile, high-density switching for campus-edge to small core environments.
The Extreme Networks K-Series® is the most cost-effective, flow-based switching solution in the industry. Providing exceptional levels of automation, visibility, and control from the network edge to the small enterprise core, these flexible, modular switches significantly reduce operational costs while still offering premium features.
Designed to address the challenges associated with a growing demand for access to new applications and services, the K-Series protects businesses’ traffic and supports changing operational needs. This includes the consumerization of IT and “bring your own device” programs that require more robust location, identification, visibility, and overall management capabilities.
Cost-effective flow-based switching for your enterprise network.
- Versatile, high-density edge to small core switching with flexible connectivity and power options reduces cost of ownership
- Integrated visibility, granularity, and control delivers significant cost savings and premium security for mission-critical networks
- Easy to deploy access controls and prioritization provides more robust location, identification and overall management capabilities including support for “bring your own device” programs
- Advanced automated network provisioning maximizes the efficiency and reliability of supporting new IT services
Granular intelligence in a small form factor.
Business alignment
- Ensures each end-user receives the information, services, and applications needed to achieve their business goals through extensive network visibility and control capabilities
- Green and efficient power system modularity drives down power and cooling costs by providing optimal incremental power consumption
- Consistent end-user experience and network protection by effectively allocating critical network services while blocking suspicious traffic
Operational efficiency
- Flexible-density, small form factor chassis provides up to (216) 10/100/1000 ports with (8) 10Gb uplinks in a standard rack, significantly reducing footprint costs
- Management automation and built-in resiliency features drive down operational costs and maximize uptime
Security
- Reduces risk and simplifies network administration with built-in (not bolted-on) security
- Protects business traffic from malicious attacks and maintains information confidentiality, integrity, and availability
- Extends network access control and security to existing edge switches and wireless access points, meeting the challenges associated with the consumerization of IT
Support and service
- Industry-leading customer satisfaction and first-call resolution rates