The Extreme Networks 8520‑48Y‑8C‑AC‑F is a high-performance, fixed 1U leaf switch optimized for next-generation data center, cloud, and service provider environments. It delivers:
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High-density connectivity: 48 SFP28 ports supporting 1/10/25 G speeds and 8 QSFP28 uplinks at 40/100 G, enabling non-blocking 2 Tbps switching with high packet buffering.
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AC power & front-to-back airflow: Ships with two hot-swappable 750 W AC PSUs and six fans configured for front-to-back cooling, matching cold-aisle air management strategies.
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Modular chassis: Supports dual power supply redundancy and six fan slots to ensure continued operation even during hardware maintenance
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Trusted Delivery security: Incorporates Secure Boot and industry-first Measured Boot with remote attestation to ensure firmware integrity from manufacturing to installation.
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Programmable SLX‑OS: Linux-based OS supporting advanced L2/L3 features, VXLAN EVPN fabrics, BGP, and programmable APIs (REST, NETCONF, Python), plus on-box application hosting for monitoring and automation.
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High availability & management: Includes control/data plane separation, baseboard management controller (BMC), console/USB/OOB ports, SNMP, sFlow, LLDP, and compatibility with ExtremeCloud IQ for centralized fabric orchestration.
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Enterprise-grade form factor: Compact 1U chassis with four-post rack kit and grounding lug, designed for seamless integration into thermally managed racks.
Ideal for leaf layer deployments in IP fabrics, private/hybrid cloud, and virtualized environments, delivering secure, scalable, and automation-ready networking.