Product Type | Managed Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Switch |
Model | ExtremeSwitching 5720-48MW |
Form Factor | 1U Rack-mountable |
Rack Units | 1U |
Weight | 14.1 lbs (6.4 kg) |
Power Supply | Dual Modular PSU Slots (PSUs sold separately) |
Power Consumption | Up to 1600W with PoE devices |
Fan Modules | Redundant, hot-swappable fan trays included |
PoE Capability | IEEE 802.3bt 90W PoE++ |
ExtremeSwitching 5720-48MW Multi-Gigabit PoE Switch




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- Supports a wide range of Ethernet speeds and high PoE wattage, ideal for diverse enterprise infrastructures
- Futureproof with modular PSU bays and versatile VIM slot, enabling scalable network design
- MACsec support and TAA compliance make it suitable for secure and regulated environments
Product Overview
ExtremeSwitching 5720 48 100Mb/1Gb/2.5Gb/5Gb 802.3bt 90W PoE 2 stacking/QSFP28 1 unpopulated VIM slot MACsec capable includes fan modules 2 unpopulated modular PSU slots.Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Support |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | UL, CE, FCC Class A, RoHS, WEEE |
EMC Standards | EN 55032 Class A, EN 55024 |
Safety Compliance | UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1 |
Advanced Security Features
Access Control | 802.1X, MAC-based authentication |
Port Security | Yes |
DHCP Snooping | Yes |
MACsec Encryption | IEEE 802.1AE supported on all ports |
Dynamic ARP Inspection | Yes |
IP Source Guard | Yes |
Interfaces
Total Ethernet Ports | 48 |
Ethernet Port Speeds | 100Mb/1Gb/2.5Gb/5Gb Ethernet |
Uplink/Stacking Ports | 2 x QSFP28 (100Gb) ports |
Virtual Interface Module (VIM) Slot | 1 unpopulated VIM slot for expansion |
Management Ports | 1 x RJ-45 Serial Console, 1 x USB Type-A, 1 x Out-of-Band Ethernet |
PoE Ports | 48 PoE-enabled ports supporting 802.3af/at/bt |
Maximum PoE Budget | 1440W (requires 2 PSUs) |
MACsec Support | Yes |
Switching Capacity | 960 Gbps |
Forwarding Rate | 714 Mpps |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 17.3 x 20.2 x 1.7 in (440 x 513.4 x 43.6 mm) |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Altitude | Up to 3,048 m (10,000 ft) |
Acoustic Noise | Maximum 60 dB |
Cooling | Front-to-back or back-to-front airflow |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Cloud Management | ExtremeCloud IQ capable |
Management Interface | Web GUI, CLI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RESTful API |
License Requirements | Requires subscription for ExtremeCloud IQ |
Zero Touch Provisioning | Supported |
Included Software Features | Quality of Service, VLAN, IGMP Snooping, Link Aggregation |