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Extreme Networks Showcases Enhanced Security Solutions at RSA Conference

Posted on: Monday, 7 April 2008, 09:00 CDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 7, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Extreme Networks, Inc. , today announced that it is showcasing integrated enterprise security solutions at this week's RSA Conference, at its booth #2639. The Company is displaying key enhancements to its Sentriant(R) line of security products addressing common network threats and policy enforcement.

The Sentriant AG200 Network Access Control (NAC) product is now offered as an appliance, promoting simplified enterprise deployments. The Sentriant NG300 threat detection and mitigation appliance will showcase its recently announced VoIP security rules, helping protect converged networks from emerging threats.

Simplified NAC Deployments

Promoting simple and scalable policy-based security for the network edge, the new Sentriant AG200 NAC appliance upgrades Extreme Networks(R) existing software-only NAC solution. Now available as a 1RU appliance, the Sentriant AG200 extends its comprehensive, enterprise-class NAC enforcement capabilities with this easy to deploy and operate device. The Sentriant AG200 supports multiple security policies and performs various health checks of devices to help meet security requirements. It addresses diverse policies for user communities and locations, while supporting both Windows PCs and Apple Macs. The Sentriant AG200 appliance is ideal various organization sizes and can scale effectively with its load balancing capabilities.

"NAC is a crucial element in the enterprise security posture, and it is beneficial to have LAN switches and task specific appliances that cooperate to protect the network," said Suresh Gopalakrishnan, vice president and general manager for the Emerging Products Group at Extreme Networks. "Our holistic approach to integrated security, from the edge to the network core provides a responsive and effective solution to the real-world security needs of our customers."

Threat Detection for Converged Networks

The Sentriant NG300, which provides enterprise-class threat detection and mitigation network wide, was recently enhanced with new VoIP security rules. These rules are designed to protect converged networks against the leading exploits aimed at attacking and hindering voice performance and integrity. The Sentriant NG300 is not deployed in line with traffic, therefore does not pose a threat to network availability, and when used with Extreme Networks CLEAR-Flow technology available in ExtremeXOS(R) switches, a single appliance can provide coverage for multi-gigabit networks.

Extreme Networks at RSA Conference

RSA is being held in the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco April 7-11, 2008. Extreme Networks will be exhibiting at RSA in booth #2639.

Extreme Networks, Inc.

Extreme Networks designs, builds, and installs Ethernet infrastructure solutions that solve the toughest business communications challenges. The Company's commitment to open networking sets it apart from the alternatives by delivering meaningful insight and unprecedented control to applications and services. Extreme Networks believes openness is the best foundation for growth, freedom, flexibility, and choice. Extreme Networks focuses on enterprises and service providers who demand high performance, converged networks that support voice, video and data, over a wired and wireless infrastructure. For more information, visit: http://www.extremenetworks.com/

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, including without limitation statements as to features and benefits of the Sentriant product 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/

Extreme Networks, Inc.

CONTACT: Greg Cross of Extreme Networks Public Relations,+1-408-579-3483, gcross@extremenetworks.com

Web site: http://www.extremenetworks.com/

Source: PRNewswire-FirstCall

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