Extreme Networks Announces That DataChambers Selects Its Next Generation Data Center Network Solutions

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Extreme Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR) today announced that DataChambers, a cloud and data managed services company in Raleigh and Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has selected Extreme Networks Open Fabric data center architecture with expert guidance from Platinum channel partner Blue Door Networks, a solutions integrator that specializes in the supply, design and support of next generation data center networking and converged storage.

DataChambers operates multiple dedicated data centers from which it provides IT management services and business continuity solutions to customers throughout the United States. The Extreme Networks data center solution for DataChambers features intelligent 1GbE Top of Rack switches with support of Layer 2/3 services to support a highly resilient and responsive network connecting thousands of servers.  The network and high speed server attachment is the lifeblood of the business and requires 24x7 availability and scale. Space and power efficiency provided by the network is at a premium as server racks occupy more than 65% of the space, making for a dense, high transaction environment for mission critical customer transactions and storage.

The company selected Extreme Networks Open Fabric solution consisting of the BlackDiamond® 8800 and Summit® X480 and X460 TOR switches to support virtualization and converged storage. The ExtremeXOS® modular operating system provides the automation, configuration and operational foundation to reduce the amount of hours spent operating the network.

"Total availability is the essential feature we required from our new network as we need an infrastructure that scales for hundreds of different customers and thousands of different devices," said Nicholas Kottyan, CEO of DataChambers.  "Our experience with Extreme Networks and Blue Door Networks has been exceptional as the design, delivery and installation of the solution have been as promised." 

In February, Extreme Networks began shipments of OpenFlow with the release of ExtremeXOS 15.3 and SDN applications from Big Switch Networks: Big Tap, provides traffic monitoring and dynamic network visibility with flow filtering, and Big Virtual Switch (BVS), an application for virtualized data center networks which provisions the physical network into multiple logical networks across the stack, from Layer 2 to 7.  

About DataChambers
DataChambers, headquartered in Winston-Salem, N.C., is a North State Communications company specializing in information technology services.  We offer a full range of management and monitoring services, colocation and cloud solutions, and backup and recovery options.  DataChambers is SSAE 16 Type II audited and meets rigorous national standards for safeguarding client systems and data.  For more information, visit www.datachambers.com.  

About Blue Door Networks, LLC
Headquartered in Herndon, VA, Blue Door Networks, LLC is a Veteran owned, communications and information technology (IT) company focused on delivering and supporting best in class solutions for enterprises and the federal government.  Our unique combination of flexibility, experienced professionals, industry leading partners and products, a national services and support team, and a focus on the long term, allows us to deliver value at every point throughout the customer experience. The company leverages strong technology and business resources though a flexible, collaborative engagement model to design and build solutions that are open, cost effective, and precisely aligned with each customers need. Blue Door Networks is focused on providing Advanced Networking and Cloud Technologies. Information on Blue Door Networks, LLC can be found at www.bluedoornetworks.com.

About Extreme Networks
Extreme Networks is a technology leader in high-performance Ethernet switching for cloud, data center and mobile networks.  Based in Santa Clara, CA, Extreme Networks has more than 6,000 customers in more than 50 countries.  For more information, visit the company's website at http://www.extremenetworks.com. 

Extreme Networks, the Extreme Networks logo, Summit, BlackDiamond and ExtremeXOS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Extreme Networks, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other names are the property of their respective owners.

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, including without limitation statements as to features, performance, and benefits of Extreme Networks products, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date. Because such statements deal with future events, they are subject to risks and uncertainties, including network design and actual results of use of the product in different environments. We undertake no obligation to update the forward-looking information in this release. Other important factors which could cause actual results to differ materially are contained in the Company's 10-Qs and 10-Ks which are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. http://www.sec.gov

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