Abstract

Enterasys Networks, Inc. commissioned The Tolly Group to evaluate the Layer 2 and Layer 3 interoperability of the X-Pedition ER16, version E8.1.0.0, an enterprise-scale, backbone switch. The Tolly Group engineers put the X-Pedition ER16 through a battery of tests designed to reveal the depth of interoperability the switch provides. The X-Pedition was tested for interoperability with nine other switches from six other network infrastructure vendors.

The switch was tested for interoperability with switches from Alcatel, Anritsu, Extreme Networks (three switches), Foundry Networks, Marconi, and NEC. 

Tests included: Auto-negotiation, IP RIP (v1 and v2), OSPF, link aggregation, IPX RIP, VRRP, 802.1p/Q, Gigabit Ethernet uplinks. The switch passed all tests attempted.

Note: Extreme was formed in 2000 as a spin-off from Cabletron Systems. It as ultimately acquired by Extreme Networks in 2013.