SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Extreme Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR - News), a leader in Ethernet networking, delivers scalability, flexibility and support for leading-edge features with its new BlackDiamond® 6804 core Ethernet switch. By creating a more compact core-switching device to accompany its leading BlackDiamond 6808 and 6816 switches, Extreme Networks delivers an ideal solution for space-constrained areas along with the desired capabilities and ease of implementation for both new and existing users of the BlackDiamond series of switches.The BlackDiamond 6804 switch supports Extreme Networks' recently introduced 10GLRi 10 Gigabit Ethernet module, optimized to deliver maximum Ethernet scalability for the core of enterprise and Metro Area Networks (MANs). Additionally, the BlackDiamond platform provides multi-layer switch and routing capabilities including IP Multicast, IPX and BGP routing, server load balancing and Web cache redirect to boost performance and delivery of applications such as voice and video."The BlackDiamond 6804 switch is a smart choice for us, as we can install it where we have limited space and integrate it immediately with our existing BlackDiamond 6816 switch," said Brent Braun, network manager for the Appleton Area School District in northern Wisconsin. "Today, we are implementing voice over IP across the school district and also are considering streaming video applications down the road. With our BlackDiamond 6816 switch in the core and BlackDiamond 6804 switches serving individual school sites, we have a platform that scales beyond Gigabit Ethernet and provides essential QoS functionality to prioritize traffic streams -- all while maintaining the simplicity and reliability of a common architecture."Extreme Networks Inc.