SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 1, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- Extreme Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR) today announced that its Ethernet switch platforms, featuring the ExtremeXOS(R) operating system, have completed and passed the Department of Defense's (DOD) Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) Unified Capabilities (UC) Approved Products List testing.

JITC certification, validating the functionality of features such as security, network interfaces and reliability/availability of the switch, is required for all network products connecting to the Defense Switched Network (DSN).

Extreme Networks BlackDiamond(R) 8810 and BlackDiamond 12808 modular switches, and the Summit(R) X650, Summit X450, Summit X350 and Summit X150 fixed switches met the interface and functional requirements for Assured Services Local Area Network (ASLAN) core, distribution, and access networks.

Specifically, the switches and line cards, providing high performance Gigabit and 10-Gigabit network connectivity, were certified as interoperable for joint use within the Defense Switched Network (DSN) with other ASLAN components listed on the Unified Capabilities (UC) Approved Products List (APL).

"Certification with the DOD's JITC demonstrates readiness of our high performance network solutions for defense networks," said Harpreet Chadha, senior director of product management for Extreme Networks. "We continue to expand our federal deployment activity with fast, secure, and reliable networks, all powered by the ExtremeXOS operating system."

Extreme Networks, Inc.

Extreme Networks provides converged Ethernet network infrastructures that support data, voice and video for enterprises and service providers. The company's network solutions feature high performance, high availability and scalable switching solutions that enable organizations to address real-world communications challenges and opportunities. Operating in more than 50 countries, Extreme Networks provides wired and wireless secure LANs, data center infrastructure and Service Provider Ethernet transport solutions that are complemented by global, 24x7 service and support. For more information, visit: http://www.extremenetworks.com

Extreme Networks, Summit, Black Diamond and ExtremeXOS are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Extreme Networks, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

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