• Extreme Networks K-Series
  • Extreme Networks K-Series
  • Extreme Networks K-Series

Extreme Networks K-Series

Versatile, high-density switching for campus-edge to small core environments.

The Extreme Networks K-Series® is the most cost-effective, flow-based switching solution in the industry. Providing exceptional levels of automation, visibility, and control from the network edge to the small enterprise core, these flexible, modular switches significantly reduce operational costs while still offering premium features.

Designed to address the challenges associated with a growing demand for access to new applications and services, the K-Series protects businesses’ traffic and supports changing operational needs. This includes the consumerization of IT and “bring your own device” programs that require more robust location, identification, visibility, and overall management capabilities.

Cost-effective flow-based switching for your enterprise network.

  • Versatile, high-density edge to small core switching with flexible connectivity and power options reduces cost of ownership
  • Integrated visibility, granularity, and control delivers significant cost savings and premium security for mission-critical networks
  • Easy to deploy access controls and prioritization provides more robust location, identification and overall management capabilities including support for “bring your own device” programs
  • Advanced automated network provisioning maximizes the efficiency and reliability of supporting new IT services
Performance and Capacity
  K10 K6
Switching Fabric Bandwidth 440Gbps 280Gbps
Switching Throughput 299Mpps (Measured in 64-byte packets) 190Mpps (Measured in 64-byte packets)
Routing Throughput 299Mpps (Measured in 64-byte packets) 190Mpps (Measured in 64-byte packets)
Address Table Size 32,000 MAC Addresses 32,000 MAC Addresses
VLANs Supported 4,096 4,096
Transmit Queues 11 11
Classification Rules 8,196/chassis 8,196/chassis
Packet Buffering 4.5GB 3.0GB
Physical Specifications
  K10 K6
Chassis Dimensions
(H x W x D)
H: 31.02 cm cm (12.219”)
W: 44.70 cm (17.60””)
D: 35.546 cm (14”)
7U
H: 22.15 cm (8.719”)
W: 44.70 cm (17.60”)
D: 35.546 cm (14”)
5U
Host Memory and Flash 1Gb DRAM
32MB flash memory
1Gb DRAM
32MB flash memory
Environmental Specifications
  K10 K6
Operating Temperature +5° C to +40° C (41° F to 104° F) +5° C to +40° C (41° F to 104° F)
Storage Temperature -30° C to +73° C (-22° F to 164° F) -30° C to +73° C (-22° F to 164° F)
Operating Humidity 5% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing 5% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
Power over Ethernet Specifications
  K10 K6
Power Requirements 100 to 125 VAC, 12 A or 200 to 250 VAC, 7.6 A; 50 to 60Hz (Max per power supply) 100 to 125 VAC, 12 A or 200 to 250 VAC, 7.6 A; 50 to 60Hz (Max per power supply)
System Power Automated or manual PoE power distribution Automated or manual PoE power distribution
  Per-port enable/disable, power level, priority safety, overload, and short-circuit protection Per-port enable/disable, power level, priority safety, overload, and short-circuit protection
  System power monitor System power monitor
  PoE Power:
400W per power supply (100 to 125 VAC) 2,400W Max. 800W per power supply at (200 to 250 VAC) 4,800W Max.
PoE Power:
400W per power supply (100 to 125 VAC) 2,400W Max. 800W per power supply at (200 to 250 VAC) 4,800W Max.
Standards Compliance IEEE 802.3af
IEEE 802.3at
IEEE 802.3af
IEEE 802.3at
Agency and Standard Specifications
  K10 K6
Safety UL 60950-1, FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11, CAN/CSA C22.2 No.60950-1, EN 60950-1, EN 60825-1, EN 60825-2, IEC 60950-1, 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Directive) UL 60950-1, FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11, CAN/CSA C22.2 No.60950-1, EN 60950-1, EN 60825-1, EN 60825-2, IEC 60950-1, 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Directive)
Electromagnetic Compatibility FCC 47 CFR Part 15 (Class A), ICES-003 (Class A), EN 55022 (Class A), EN 55024, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, AS/NZ CISPR-22 (Class A). VCCI V-3. CNS 13438 (BSMI), 2004/108/EC (EMC Directive) FCC 47 CFR Part 15 (Class A), ICES-003 (Class A), EN 55022 (Class A), EN 55024, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, AS/NZ CISPR-22 (Class A). VCCI V-3. CNS 13438 (BSMI), 2004/108/EC (EMC Directive)
Environmental 2002/95/EC (RoHS Directive), 2002/96/EC (WEEE Directive), Ministry of Information Order #39 (China RoHS) 2002/95/EC (RoHS Directive), 2002/96/EC (WEEE Directive), Ministry of Information Order #39 (China RoHS)

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