The Extreme Networks 8520‑48Y‑8C‑DC‑R is a high-performance leaf switch engineered for modern data centers, service providers, and mobile-edge deployments. It features:
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Port Density & Flexibility: 48 × 1/10/25 G SFP28 ports and 8 × 40/100 G QSFP28 uplinks deliver robust connectivity and 2 Tbps non-blocking throughput, ideal for high-bandwidth server links and spine connectivity.
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Resilient Power & Cooling: Equipped with two DC power inputs (‑48 to ‑60 VDC) and six hot-swappable fans configured for back-to-front airflow to align with hot aisle deployments.
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Security & Trusted Delivery: Secure Boot and Measured Boot protect supply chain and runtime integrity, with remote attestation for ongoing validation.
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Intelligent Fabric & OS: Powered by SLX-OS, enabling VXLAN EVPN, BGP/IP fabrics, automation via REST/NETCONF, and onboard app-hosting capabilities for running custom monitoring tools or telemetry agents.
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High Availability: Modular design supports dual power redundancy, fan redundancy, and separation of control and data planes to minimize downtime.
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Diagnostics & Management: Includes BMC for out-of-band control, LLDP, SNMP, sFlow, and integration with ExtremeCloud™ IQ for centralized fabric orchestration.
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Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable chassis, compact 17.3″ W × 20.9″ D × 1.7″ H, with a ground lug and standard four-post rack mounting interface.
Designed for scalability, programmability, and enterprise-grade reliability, the 8520‑48Y‑8C‑DC‑R is ideal for building secure, automated IP fabrics with high throughput and low latency.