Enterprise IT managers have limited time and resources to deal with overly complex, specialized network infrastructure solutions. BlackDiamond 8900 series switches from Extreme Networks simplify the architecture. Purpose-built core, aggregation, edge and data center modules can meet your chassis needs across the network. Traditional three-tier architectures can be replaced with a streamlined two-tier network that reduces management overhead, operational complexity and capital expenditures.BlackDiamond 8900 series switches deliver voice-class availability, high-density Power over Ethernet (PoE), Gigabit Ethernet, and 10 Gigabit Ethernet wherever it is needed. It serves well as a high-performance Enterprise core and data center switch. The non-blocking ports interconnect thousands of servers for High Performance Cluster Computing (HPCC). A full range of Layers 2 - 4 features for IPv4 and IPv6 allow the aggregation of high-speed connections, minimizing bottlenecks between edge and core. BlackDiamond 8900 series fits well at the edge of the most demanding enterprises switching Voice-over-IP (VoIP), video, and wireless and data traffic.