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Support for Extreme Networks Keep Your Extreme Network Running,
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Systain® provides 24/7 L2/L3 support for Extreme Networks switching, wireless, and routing platforms, including legacy Avaya, Brocade, and Enterasys equipment absorbed into the Extreme portfolio, typically 60–80% below OEM support pricing.
24/7/365 Coverage
NBD & 4hr SLA Options
L2 / L3 Engineering
60–80% Below OEM Support
EOSL Models
- Summit X460 EOSL Jun 2022
- Summit X670 EOSL Jul 2026
- Summit X440-G2 EOSL May 2030
- Summit X450-G2 EOSL May 2030
- Summit X460-G2 EOSL May 2030
- Summit X590 EOSL Jun 2030
- Summit X690 EOSL Jun 2030
- BlackDiamond X8 EOSL Jun 2023
- BlackDiamond 8800 EOSL Jun 2023
- SLX 9140 EOSL Oct 2027
- VSP 8400C EOSL Oct 2028
Common Extreme Networks Product Families
Systain® covers the full Extreme Networks portfolio, including equipment acquired from Avaya, Brocade, and Enterasys that is now under the Extreme brand.
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ExtremeSwitching (X Series)
Campus and enterprise access switching, the core of most Extreme Networks deployments. Covers the X440-G2, X450-G2, X460-G2, X670-G2, and X690 fixed-form platforms.
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Black Diamond Chassis
Modular core and aggregation chassis: BD-8000 and BD-X8 series. Hardware maintenance for chassis, I/O modules, management modules, and power supplies.
BD-8810BD-8806BD-X8BD-X8T -
SLX Data Center (ex-Brocade)
Data center switching: SLX 9140, SLX 9240, SLX 9540, and SLX 9850 platforms originally from Brocade. Full hardware maintenance and NOS support guidance.
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VSP Series (ex-Avaya)
VSP 4000, VSP 7000, and VSP 8000 series running VOSS, originally Avaya networking. Full hardware and lifecycle support for campus and data center deployments.
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ExtremeWireless (AP Series)
Wi-Fi access points and wireless controllers: AP305C, AP410C, AP505i, and legacy WiNG and Identifi platforms. Hardware replacement for physical access layer.
AP305CAP410CAP505iWS-AP3825i - Check My Equipment
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Extreme's portfolio spans legacy Brocade, Avaya, and Enterasys gear. Send us your asset list and we'll confirm coverage within 24 hours.
Why Systain®?
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60–80% Cost Savings
Extreme Networks support renewals escalate quickly, especially on older platforms. Systain® pricing reflects actual support cost, not OEM list price.
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Multi-Lineage Expertise
Extreme's portfolio spans four acquisitions. Our engineers know ExtremeXOS, VOSS, NOS, and Enterasys firmware, not just one product line.
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4-Hour Onsite SLA
NBD, 4-hour, and 4-hour onsite options available, matched to your environment's criticality, not a one-size-fits-all tier.
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Parts Ready to Ship
We stock Extreme-compatible hardware including line cards, power supplies, fans, and SFPs so replacements ship same day.
“We inherited a mixed Extreme and legacy Avaya VSP environment after an acquisition. Systain® was the only TPM provider who could support the whole thing under one contract, and they knew both platforms cold.”
— VP of Infrastructure, Regional Healthcare System
65% Average savings on Extreme Networks maintenance Based on customer-reported OEM vs. Systain® comparisons
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