Description
The Extreme Networks SLX 9640 router is engineered to deliver scalable, high-performance routing for modern enterprise, service provider, and data center environments. Designed to support the rapid growth of cloud services, IoT, and bandwidth-intensive applications, this compact 1U platform enables organizations to modernize their network infrastructure while maintaining efficiency, reliability, and cost control.
Powered by Extreme SLX-OS, the SLX 9640 combines programmable hardware with advanced routing intelligence to automate operations, enhance visibility, and reduce operational complexity. Its adaptable architecture supports a wide range of deployment scenarios including Internet border routing, data center interconnect, and MAN/WAN environments, making it a versatile solution for evolving network demands.
With ultra-deep buffering and carrier-class features such as MPLS, VPLS, EVPN, and VXLAN, the SLX 9640 ensures lossless forwarding and high-performance traffic handling even in the most demanding environments. The platform delivers up to 900 Gbps switching capacity in a space-efficient form factor, enabling organizations to scale performance while optimizing rack space and power consumption.
Flexible interface options include 24 dual-mode 1/10 GbE ports and 12 dual-mode 40/100 GbE ports, with breakout capabilities for increased port density. This makes the SLX 9640 ideal for high-density aggregation, peering, and interconnect applications requiring both performance and scalability.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mountable router |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 900 Gbps |
| Port Configuration | 24 x 1/10 GbE (SFP/SFP+), 12 x 40/100 GbE (QSFP+/QSFP28) |
| Breakout Support | 100 GbE to 4 x 25 GbE, 40 GbE to 4 x 10 GbE |
| Operating System | Extreme SLX-OS |
| Routing Protocols | IPv4, IPv6, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS |
| MPLS Support | MPLS, VPLS, L3VPN |
| Network Virtualization | VXLAN, EVPN |
| Carrier Ethernet | Carrier Ethernet 2.0 compliant features |
| Buffering | Ultra-deep buffering for lossless forwarding |
| QoS Features | Advanced QoS with fine-grained traffic management |
| Automation | Extreme Workflow Composer support |
| Analytics | Extreme SLX Insight Architecture |
| Deployment Use Cases | Internet border, DCI, MAN/WAN, packet broker aggregation |
| Latency | Low-latency, high-throughput architecture |
| Power Efficiency | Optimized for reduced power consumption |
| Mounting | Rack-mountable |
| Security Features | Policy-based controls, secure routing capabilities |
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Return Policy (Short Summary)
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