| Manufacturer | Extreme Networks |
| Model | 8520-48Y |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 8520-48Y-8C-DC-R |
| Product Type | Layer 2/3 Ethernet Switch |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack-mountable |
| Power Supply Type | Dual hot-swappable DC power supplies |
| Cooling | 6 x field-replaceable fans (back-to-front airflow) |
| Max Power Consumption | 469 W |
| Installed Power Supply Rating | 750 W per power supply |
| Weight | 7.58 kg |
Extreme 8520-48Y 48-Port 25GbE Switch with DC Power and Rack Kit

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- Ideal for data center and service provider environments requiring high port density and performance
- Includes all necessary hardware—power supplies, fans, and a rack mount kit—for immediate deployment
- Energy-efficient operation with a max 469W power consumption and efficient airflow management
Product Overview
Extreme 8520-48Y Switch with back-front airflow Ships with two DC power supplies six fans one 4-post rack mount kit Supports 48x25/10/1G and 8x100/40G portsSpecifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
| Width | 17.3 in (440 mm) |
| Depth | 21.24 in (539.5 mm) |
| Height | 1.7 in (44 mm) |
| 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 Range | 5% to 85% (non-condensing) |
| Storage Humidity Range | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Airflow Direction | Back to front |
| Rack Mount Kit | Included, 4-post rack mount |
Cloud Management & Licensing
| Management Interface | ExtremeCloud IQ-compatible, CLI, SNMP, Web UI |
| Licensing Model | Feature-based via subscription or perpetual license |
| Cloud Management Optional | Yes |
| Included Management Software | ExtremeXOS or compatible OS |
Interfaces
| Total Number of Ports | 56 |
| 10/25GbE SFP28 Ports | 48 |
| 40/100GbE QSFP28 Ports | 8 |
| Management Port | 1 x RJ-45 10/100/1000Base-T |
| Console Port | 1 x Micro-USB |
| OOB Management Port | 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 100 Gbps per QSFP28 port |
| Total Switching Capacity | 4.0 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 3.0 Bpps |
Compliance & Origin
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| RoHS Compliant | Yes |
| Certifications | UL, CE, FCC Class A, ICES |
Advanced Security Features
| Access Control Lists (ACLs) | IPv4/IPv6 ACLs supported |
| Secure Management | SSH, RADIUS, TACACS+, SNMPv3 |
| Network Segmentation | 802.1Q VLAN Tagging |
| MACsec Encryption | Supported on select ports |