The Extreme Networks 8520‑48Y‑8C‑DC‑F belongs to the Universal series of high‑performance leaf switches optimized for next-gen data center and service provider deployments. It includes:
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High‑Density Ports: 48 × 1/10/25 G SFP28 ports suited for server and fabric connectivity, plus 8 × 40/100 G QSFP28 uplinks, all delivering up to 2 Tbps of non‑blocking switch capacity
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Power & Cooling: Dual hot‑swappable 750 W DC power supplies (–48 to –60 VDC) and six fans with front‑to‑back airflow support ensures redundancy and optimized thermal efficiency
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Secure Delivery: Secure Boot with Measured Boot capabilities safeguard firmware integrity and support trusted provisioning workflows
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Programmable SLX‑OS: Native VXLAN EVPN, BGP-based IP fabrics, data plane programmability, onboard app-hosting, and comprehensive REST/NETCONF/Python APIs power automation, monitoring, and orchestration
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Redundant Availability: Separately managed control/data planes, dual power/fan modules, and BMC support deliver resilient architecture for mission-critical networks
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Management & Fabric Integration: Supports LLDP, SNMP, sFlow, out-of-band RJ45 management, USB storage, and integration with ExtremeCloud™ IQ for centralized fabric provisioning Form Factor: A compact 1 U chassis (17.3″ W × 21.3″ D × 1.7″ H) with provisions for 4‑post rack mounting and a grounding lug
Ideal for edge leaf deployments in IP fabrics, disaggregated clouds, and secure mobile-edge environments, the 8520‑48Y‑8C‑DC‑F delivers high throughput, low latency, and trusted platform capabilities while adhering to front‑to‑back cooling standards.