Type | Layer 3 Switch |
Model | Extreme 8820-40C |
Form Factor | 1U Rack-mountable |
Weight | 32 lbs (14.52 kg) |
Power Supply Included | No (Supports up to 2) |
Power Supply Type | Hot-swappable AC or DC PSU (optional) |
Maximum Power Consumption | 1600 Watts per power supply |
Rack Mounting Kit | Included (4-post rack mount kit) |
Extreme 8820-40C 40x100GE QSFP28 Switch Base Unit

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- Ideal for high-density environments with 40x100GE/40GE QSFP28 ports maximizing bandwidth.
- Modular power and cooling design offer scalable infrastructure investment without overprovisioning.
- TAA and RoHS compliance ensures suitability for regulated and government procurement.
Product Overview
Extreme 8820-40C. Base unit with 40x100GE/40GE QSFP28 ports with 2 unpopulated power supply slots 6 unpopulated fan slots and a 4-post rack mount kitSpecifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Support |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | UL, CE, FCC Class A, ICES-003 |
Environmental Standards | WEEE, REACH |
Advanced Security Features
Access Control | 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+ |
Network Security | DoS protection, DHCP snooping, BPDU guard |
Traffic Filtering | Access Control Lists (ACLs) |
Authentication | SSH, SNMPv3, HTTPS, AAA |
MACsec Support | Yes (802.1AE) |
Interfaces
Number of Ports | 40 x 100/40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 |
Port Type | QSFP28 |
Uplink Ports | All ports usable for uplink or downlink |
Data Link Protocol | 100 Gigabit Ethernet, 40 Gigabit Ethernet |
Port Speed | 100 Gbps per port |
Aggregate Throughput | 8.0 Tbps (Full Duplex) |
Switching Capacity | 8.0 Tbps |
Forwarding Rate | 2.38 Bpps |
MAC Address Table Size | 1 million entries |
Packet Buffer Memory | 64 MB per ASIC |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 17.72 x 25.2 x 1.7 inches |
Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
Storage Temperature Range | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Acoustic Noise | 65 dB typical (depending on fan module) |
Cooling | Supports 6 hot-swappable fan trays (not included) |
Hot-Swappable Components | Fans and Power Supplies |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Cloud Management | ExtremeCloud IQ (optional license) |
Management Interface | CLI, SNMP v1/v2/v3, REST API, Web GUI |
License Requirements | Base unit; additional licenses required for advanced features |
Software Included | Switch Engine OS |