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# ExtremeSwitching (formerly BlackDiamond) Reviews
**Vendor:** Extreme Networks  
**Category:** [Network Management Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-management-tools)
## About ExtremeSwitching (formerly BlackDiamond)
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## ExtremeSwitching (formerly BlackDiamond) Features
**Management**
- Network Automation
- Network Traffic Analyzer
- User Provisioning
- Network Analytics
- Resource Maintenance
- Network Provisioning
- Visual Analytics
- Cost Tracking

**Monitoring**
- Network Monitoring
- Network Discovery
- Network Asset Mapping
- Activity Monitoring
- Incident Mapping
- Data Mapping
- On-Demand Mapping
- Location-Based Mapping
- Hierarchical Mapping
- Visual Discovery
- Server Monitoring
- Continuous Monitoring

**Support**
- Real-time alerting
- Hybrid Infrastructure Support
- API Integration
- Third-Party Integration
- Database Support

**Agentic AI - Network Management Tools**
- Autonomous Task Execution
- Multi-step Planning
- Cross-system Integration
- Adaptive Learning
- Natural Language Interaction
- Proactive Assistance
- Decision Making
- Intrusion Prevention System
- Intrusion Detection System
- Third-Party Integrations

**Additional Functionality**
- Configuration Management
- Endpoint Protection
- Network Analysis
- Network Resource Management
- IT Asset Management
- Policy Management
- Remote Access/Control
- AI Copilot
- Threshold Alerts
- Generative AI
- Alerts/Notifications
- Response Management
- Compliance Tracking
- Remediation Management
- Data Visualization
- Event Logs
- Dashboard
- Issue Management
- Security Management
- Performance Metrics
- Access Controls/Permissions
- API
- Troubleshooting
- Audit Trail
- Collaboration Tools
- Mobile Access
- Configurable Workflow
- Data Extraction
- Risk Assessment
- Charting
- Reporting & Statistics
- Self-Updating Maps
- IT Asset Tracking
- Dependency Tracking
- Data Import/Export
- Data Connectors
- Drag & Drop
- Map Exporting
- Color Codes/Icons
- Uptime Reporting
- Document Storage
- Activity Dashboard
- Scheduling
- Real-Time Notifications
- Mobile Alerts
- Alerts/Escalation
- Customizable Reports
- Bug/Issue Capture
- Mobile Network Troubleshooting
- Issue Auditing
- Customizable Dashboard
- Email Alerts
- Anti Virus
- Diagnostic Tools
- Remote Update/Installation

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