Case Study: DAFI achieves 100% operational efficiency and seamless migration with Extreme Networks' Extreme Fabric Automation

Extreme Fabric Automation Provides Smooth Migration and Secures 100% Operational Efficiency

DAFI, a national financial-advising firm, was struggling with an ageing, labor-intensive network as it rapidly expanded across two main offices and 92 regional sites. With a small networking team of four, DAFI needed a faster, easier way to manage moves, adds and changes, plus seamless Layer 2 extension between data centers and support for Wi‑Fi 6. Extreme Networks stepped in with a modern solution built around ExtremeSwitching (SLX and EXOS), x465 access switches and Extreme Fabric Automation.

Extreme Networks implemented the new core and access infrastructure, trained DAFI’s IT staff, and used Extreme Fabric Automation to migrate both data center cores in one weekend with no major outages. The deployment delivered Layer 2 extension, Wi‑Fi 6 readiness and greater flexibility, resulting in improved network stability, zero user complaints and 100% operational efficiency—enabling uninterrupted services and higher productivity across the organization.

DAFI

Luis Torrontegui

CIO