Type | Managed Switch |
Form Factor | 1U |
Weight | 9 Kg |
Power Requirements | Dual AC Power Supplies |
Power Supply Type | Redundant Hot-Swappable AC |
Max Power Consumption | 393 Watt |
Device Type | Spine Switch |
Usage | Data Center, Service Provider |
Product Model | 8720-32C-AC-F |
Processor Type | Octa-Core |
RAM | 16 GB |
Flash Storage | 128 GB |
Extreme 8720-32C 1U 100Gb Switch w/32 QSFP+ Ports, Dual AC, Front-to-Back Airflow

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- Enables high-density 100G aggregation in a compact 1U chassis, maximizing rack space
- Front-to-back airflow and dual AC power supplies enhance reliability for mission-critical deployments
- Supports enterprise-grade routing, remote management, and secure authentication for scalable networks
Product Overview
Extreme 8720-32C with Front to Back air flow. Supports 32x40/100G with dual AC power supplies six fans and a 4-post rack mount kit - High-Performance, feature-rich, 1U fixed form factorSpine Switch for Service Provider and Data CenterSpecifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
EMC Compliance | FCC Class A, ICES-003 |
Safety Standards | UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1 |
Network Protocol Standards | IEEE 802.1D, 802.1s, 802.3ad, 802.3ae |
Advanced Security Features
Authentication Methods | RADIUS, TACACS+ |
Supported Security Protocols | SSH, SNMPv3, HTTPS, 802.1X |
MACsec Support | Yes, hardware MACsec support on all ports |
Access Control | ACLs (Access Control Lists) |
Routing Protocols | OSPF, BGP, VRRP |
Network Layer Support | Layer 2, Layer 3 |
Interfaces
Port Type | QSFP+/QSFP28 |
Total Ports | 32 QSFP+/QSFP28 ports |
Data Transfer Rate | 100 Gbps per port |
Aggregate Switching Capacity | 6.4 Tbps |
Packet Forwarding Rate | 4.76 Bpps |
Additional Ports | 1 x RJ-45 serial console port |
Uplink Ports | 32 x 40/100GbE capable |
Interface Type | Wired |
Media Access Control | CSMA/CD |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.3 Inch |
Depth | 22.4 Inch |
Height | 1.7 Inch |
Operating Temperature (Min) | 0 °C |
Operating Temperature (Max) | 40 °C |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 95% non-condensing |
Airflow Direction | Front-to-Back |
Rack Mountable | Yes, 4-post rack kit included |
Cooling | 6 Hot-swappable Fans |
Noise Level | 65 dB |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Remote Management Protocols | RMON, Telnet, DHCP |
Management Interface | Web GUI, CLI, SNMP, SSH, ExtremeCloud IQ-ready |
License Requirement | Hardware supports ExtremeXOS, license may be required for advanced features |