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Extreme Networks Showcases Open Approach for Security Innovation in the Network at RSA Conference
  Networking Innovator Demonstrates Framework for Network-Wide Security With
                  Emphasis on Innovation and Responsiveness

    SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Extreme Networks,
Inc., (Nasdaq: EXTR), the leader in open converged networks, is showcasing its
network security framework allowing best-in-class security to be integrated
into an open network at this week's RSA Conference.  At its booth, #2234, the
Company is demonstrating how policy-driven security can be enforced within the
network using ExtremeXOS(TM), the first network operating system supporting
open APIs.
    Extreme Networks is highlighting its ExtremeXOS operating system and open
API communication extensions that allow for real-time collaboration between
the network and Virtual Security Resources (VSRs). This innovative model
leverages Extreme Networks' CLEAR-Flow(TM) security rules engine and allows
best-in-class security technologies to work closely with the core network,
provide a faster response to threats and to scale security at all network
speeds.
    At the edge of the network, Extreme Networks is showcasing how ExtremeXOS
supports Network Access Protection (NAP) from Microsoft, helping to ensure
that all new devices entering the network are authenticated, authorized and
within policy.  Extreme Networks is also enhancing edge security for wired and
wireless networks with new partner AirTight Networks. The companies are
delivering advanced intrusion detection and management tools that defend
against various wireless threats, such as rogue APs and the loss of
information assets through unauthorized wireless use.
    "Extreme Networks' open and collaborative approach to technology
development allows enterprises to truly scale innovative security
technologies," said Suresh Gopalakrishnan, vice president of marketing for
Extreme Networks, Inc. "RSA presents an excellent opportunity to demonstrate
our security framework and show customers how they can tightly integrate and
scale best-in-class security technologies using their networking
infrastructure."

    Educational Discussions
    Extreme Networks' will present on Voice over IP security at RSA, San Jose:

          Securing Voice over IP and Voice over Wi-Fi
          Speaker: Scott Lucas, Director of Solutions Marketing
          Location: McEnery Convention Center/Marriott - San Jose II
          Date: Wednesday, Feb. 15th at 4:50 p.m.

    Extreme Networks, Inc.
    Extreme Networks is the leader in open converged networks.  Its innovative
network architecture provides Enterprises and Metro Service Providers with
network resiliency, adaptability and simplicity required for a true a
converged network that can support voice, video and data, over a wired and
wireless infrastructure, while delivering high-performance and integrated
security features.  For more information, please visit http://www.extremenetworks.com

    NOTE:  Extreme Networks, ExtremeXOS, and CLEAR-Flow are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Extreme Networks, Inc. in the United States and/or
other countries. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

    Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set
forth in this press release, including without limitation statements as to
network and product performance, integration, interoperability and security
are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor"
provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These
forward-looking statements speak only as of the date. Because such statements
deal with future events, they are subject to risks and uncertainties,
including network changes and actual results of use of the product in
different environments.  We undertake no obligation to update the forward-
looking information in this release. Other important factors which could cause
actual results to differ materially are contained in the Company's 10-Qs and
10-Ks which are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(http://www.sec.gov).
SOURCE Extreme Networks, Inc.
http://www.extremenetworks.com
CONTACT:
Greg Cross of Extreme Networks Public
Relations, +1-408-579-3483, or gcross@extremenetworks.com