Ethernet Routing Switch 8000 Series

The Ethernet Routing Switch 8000 Series is a broad collection of systems that deliver always-on networking and high-density Ethernet connectivity. Supporting hot-swappable modules, redundant fans, and power supplies, Ethernet Routing Switch 8000 Series systems are highly resilient individually. The systems are typically deployed in Switch Clusters to deliver true end-to-end reliability and always-on application access. Available in a wide range of models, these systems are specifically designed to address the critical enterprise requirements of reliability, efficiency, and scalability.

The Ethernet Routing Switch 8800 is a key component of the Avaya Virtual Enterprise Network Architecture, supporting full-featured network virtualization capabilities for campus cores and data center applications.

Fully-featured network virtualization
With support for the Avaya Virtual Enterprise Network Architecture, the Ethernet Routing Switch 8800 supports fully-featured network virtualization capabilities that extend from the data center to the campus core. This allows enterprises to improve the delivery of always-on content and simplify the deployment of cloud-based services.

Improve resilience and security
The Ethernet Routing Switch 8000 Series features Switch Clustering, creating the virtualized core and delivering simple, continuous resiliency and true end-to-end availability. These features enable the use of all links and resources. Access control software ensures end-to-end security and offers robust authorization policies that seamlessly support LAN, WLAN and VPN infrastructures.

Deploy the type of virtualization you need
Whether you are deploying a fully virtualized data center or just looking to support a simple multi-tenant environment, the Ethernet Routing Switch 8000 Series offers a full suite of standards-based solutions, so you can deploy the virtualization solution that's right for your business.

Simplify network management
Our management software is based on a set of common services and offers a single look and feel—to help avoid errors and reduce training requirements. It offers full management capabilities for your voice and data equipment and equally supports multi-vendor environments.

Scale wireless traffic with ease
The Avaya split-pane technology allows customers to scale the rapidly growing demands of the wireless data plane, independent to those of the wireless control plane—fully integrating your wireless and wired infrastructures.