The Extreme Networks VSP4900‑24S is a high-performance, compact switch designed for edge and aggregation layers in campus, branch, and data-center environments. It comes in a 1 U chassis with 24 SFP ports for 1 GbE connectivity and includes one VIM uplink slot (compatible with 10/25/40 GbE modules), making it flexible for varied topologies .
Key features include:
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Modular cooling & power: Equipped with three redundant, hot-swappable fan modules and two empty PSU slots to enable AC or DC power redundancy .
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Fabric and virtualization support: Native Extreme Fabric Connect and Fabric Extend capabilities simplify network virtualization and extension across multi-site environments
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Advanced Layer 3 routing: Supports IPv4/IPv6 dynamic routing (OSPF, BGP, RIP), multicast (PIM, IGMP), and integrates traditional Routed IP with Fabric Connect
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Security and encryption: Includes MACsec encryption with 128- or 256-bit AES on both access and uplink ports to secure sensitive data
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Compute-ready platform: Selected models provide Extreme’s Insight architecture with guest VM support, enabling real-time monitoring and application hosting without sacrificing switching performance
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Management and integration: Supports ExtremeCloud IQ, on-switch GUI, CLI, SNMP, sFlow, and centralized orchestration for zero-touch provisioning
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Form factor and reliability: Compact 1 U rack-mountable chassis (17.3″ W × ~19.2″ D), compliant with standard rack kits and providing grounding for data-center use
This switch is ideal for organizations seeking a high-density, secure, and scalable platform for fabric-leaf or edge deployments with advanced routing, encryption, and virtualization capabilities.