Product Type | Versatile Interface Module (VIM) |
Model Number | 5720-VIM-6YE |
Form Factor | Plug-in module |
Application | High-speed network uplinks for Extreme 5720 series switches |
MACsec Capability | Yes |
Compatible Platforms | ExtremeSwitching 5720 Series |
Power Consumption | Up to 15W (dependent on optics used) |
Hot-Swappable | Yes |
EXTREME NETWORK 5720-VIM-6YE 6-Port 25GbE SFP28 VIM with MACsec


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- - Provides secure high-speed uplink capabilities with MACsec-enabled 25GbE ports
- - Ideal for federal deployments due to TAA compliance and certified manufacturing origin
- - Seamless compatibility with 5720 switch series ensures hassle-free infrastructure scaling
Product Overview
5720 Versatile Interface Module with 6 25GbE SFP28 ports MACsec capable.Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 7.25 in x 9.5 in x 1.2 in (approximate) |
Weight | 0.82 lbs (370 g) |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
Relative Humidity (Operating) | 10% to 95% non-condensing |
Relative Humidity (Storage) | 10% to 95% non-condensing |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Compatibility | ExtremeCloud IQ, ExtremeXOS/EXOS CLI |
Supported Management Protocols | SNMP, HTTPS, SSH, Telnet |
Licensing Requirement | May require feature licenses depending on configuration |
Interfaces
Port Count | 6 |
Port Type | 25GbE SFP28 |
Total Bandwidth | 150 Gbps (full duplex) |
Interface Type | SFP28 (Small Form-factor Pluggable) |
Backward Compatibility | Compatible with 10GbE SFP+ modules |
Data Transfer Rate | 25 Gbps per port |
Transceiver Support | SFP28, SFP+, DAC, AOC |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
EMI Standards | FCC (Part 15 Class A), VCCI, EN55032 Class A |
Safety Compliance | UL 60950-1, IEC/EN 60950-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 |
Environmental Standards | WEEE, REACH |
Advanced Security Features
Link-Level Encryption | IEEE 802.1AE MACsec |
Authentication Protocol | 802.1X Support via switch |
Secure Boot Support | Yes (on supported chassis) |
Access Control | Port-level ACLs configurable via switch OS |