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Extreme ExtremeSwitching VSP 8200 Switches - Refurbished, Used, and New
Extreme ExtremeSwitching VSP 8200 switches are compact fabric core and aggregation switches that began life as the Avaya Virtual Services Platform 8200 and now run Extreme's VOSS operating system. The VSP 8284XSQ, part number EC8200A01-E6, packs 80 SFP+ ports for 1G and 10G and 4 QSFP+ ports for 40G into a fixed 2RU chassis, which makes it a dense 10G aggregation point or a small core for a campus or data center. Its defining feature is Fabric Connect (SPB, IEEE 802.1aq), which lets you build a Layer 2 and Layer 3 fabric with services provisioned only at the edge. NetworkTigers sells VSP 8200 switches and their power supplies refurbished, used and new. Every unit is tested before it ships so it works when it arrives.
VSP 8200 models and parts
| Model or part | Used for | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| EC8200A01-E6 (VSP 8284XSQ) | 80x 10G SFP+ and 4x 40G QSFP+ fixed chassis, Fabric Connect core or 10G aggregation | EC8200A01-E6 |
| 10G SFP+ ports | 80 ports for server, storage, distribution and firewall connections at 1G or 10G | EC8200A01-E6 |
| 40G QSFP+ ports | 4 ports for uplinks, core interconnects and inter-switch links in the fabric | EC8200A01-E6 |
| Power supplies | Hot-swappable AC supplies, two per chassis for redundancy; listings state how many are installed | VSP 8200 power |
| Fan modules | Replacement fan modules for the VSP 8200 chassis | VSP 8200 fans |
| Optics and cables | SFP+ and QSFP+ transceivers and DAC cables for the 84 ports | QSFP |
| Related Extreme | Other VSP fabric switches and all Extreme switching | VSP 8400 | VSP 7200 | All VSP | All Extreme |
Which VSP 8200 do I need?
The VSP 8200 collection is a single model, so the choice is mostly about fit and completeness. Buy the VSP 8284XSQ when you need a lot of 10G ports in a fixed chassis and plan to run Fabric Connect, or when you already run VSP 7200, 7400 or 8400 switches and want the same VOSS management and fabric features at the aggregation layer. Count the power supplies named in the listing and add a second one for redundancy if only one is installed. The 40G QSFP+ ports take QSFP+ optics or DAC, and they are the natural place for links to a VSP 8400 or 8600 core. If you need 100G uplinks or modular slots, look at the VSP 8400 instead. Tell us the VOSS release you run and we will confirm the unit matches before it ships.
Frequently asked questions
Will a VSP 8200 join a fabric built on newer Extreme VSP or Universal switches?
Yes. Fabric Connect is based on the SPB standard, so a VSP 8200 running a supported VOSS release joins the same fabric as VSP 4000, 7000 and 8000 series switches and the Universal platforms running VOSS.
Is the VSP 8200 the same as the Avaya VSP 8284XSQ?
Yes. Avaya built the VSP 8200 line before its networking business became part of Extreme, so units carry Avaya or Extreme branding depending on their build date. The hardware and the EC8200A01-E6 part number are the same.
Can the VSP 8200 run without Fabric Connect?
Yes. It works as a conventional Layer 2 and Layer 3 switch with VLANs, OSPF, BGP and VRRP, so it can go into an existing network first and move to a fabric design later.
NetworkTigers has sold enterprise network equipment since 1996. Every switch and part carries the NetworkTigers 365-day warranty. Need a quantity? Ask us for a quote.
