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Extreme Networks BlackDiamond 6800 series 10GLRi module versus Cisco Systems, Inc. Catalyst 6509 outfitted with WS-S6502-10GE 10-Gigabit Ethernet LAN PHY Interface Competitive Performance Evaluation

Sponsor: Extreme Networks
Extreme Networks BlackDiamond 6800 series 10GLRi module versus Cisco Systems, Inc. Catalyst 6509 ou

Abstract

Extreme Networks, Inc. commissioned The Tolly Group to evaluate its BlackDiamond 6800 series 10GLRi module, a 10-Gigabit Ethernet interface and to compare its performance to a Cisco Systems, Inc. Catalyst 6509 outfitted with a WS-X6502-10GE module, a 10-Gigabit Ethernet interface. Tests included zero-loss throughput using 10,000 unique IP addresses, ACL and flow control functionality, 802.1p/Q and Jumbo Frames throughput.