Extreme Converged Networks Converged Ethernet/IP networks

Converged Ethernet/IP networks which enable voice, data and video to share the same infrastructure are becoming a reality. They're also changing the rules and requirements for enterprise and service provider networks. Protecting delay sensitive voice applications, quality connections, which exhibit very low levels of latency and jitter, are a must.

Voice-class availability is also essential, as is an infrastructure that supports truly converged networking. Security is growing importance as well, as networks grow inseparable from an organisation's strategic goals and revenue streams. Meanwhile, as networks deliver a more complex mix of applications and services, network management must be become simpler and more straightforward.