Product Type | Managed Switch |
Model | 5520-48T-BASE |
Form Factor | 1U Rack-mountable |
Weight | 5.76 kg |
Power Supply Type | Modular, redundant power supply supported (PSU slots unpopulated) |
Power Provided | 350 W (per PSU) |
Maximum Power Consumption | 171 W |
Type | Layer 2/Layer 3 Ethernet switch |
Operating System | Universal Hardware supporting ExtremeXOS and VOSS |
Stacking Support | Yes, via 2 QSFP28 stacking ports |
EXTREME NETWORKS 5520-48T-BASE 48-Port Gigabit Switch with MACsec



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- Advanced MACsec security ensures encrypted port-to-port communication for enterprise-grade data protection.
- Flexible hardware configuration with modular slots allows scalable customization for diverse networking needs.
- Universal dual-persona OS offers simplified deployment and operational versatility across different IT environments.
Product Overview
5520 48 10/100/1000BASET FDX/HDX MACsec capable ports 2 stacking/QSFP28 ports 1 unpopulated VIM slot 3 unpopulated modular fan slots 2 unpopulated modular PSU slots.Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Support |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | UL 60950, EN 60950, ICES-003, FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A, VCCI Class A, CE |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
MACsec Encryption | Yes, IEEE 802.1AE on all 48 ports |
IEEE 802.1X Support | Yes |
Access Control Lists (ACLs) | Yes, hardware supported |
DHCP Snooping | Yes |
Dynamic ARP Inspection | Yes |
IP Source Guard | Yes |
Port Security | Yes |
RADIUS/TACACS+ Authentication | Yes |
Interfaces
Total Ethernet Ports | 48 |
10/100/1000Base-T Ports | 48 |
QSFP28 Ports | 2 |
Modular Interface Slots | 1 VIM Slot (Unpopulated) |
Expansion Slots | 2 PSU slots, 3 fan slots (all unpopulated) |
Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
Throughput | 176 Gbps |
Switching Capacity | 352 Gbps |
Forwarding Rate | 261 Mpps |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.4 inch |
Depth | 17.4 inch |
Height | 1.7 inch |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 95% non-condensing |
Acoustic Noise | 55 dB max (depending on fan module configuration) |
Cooling | Fan-based, modular fans (not included) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | CLI, SNMP v1/v2/v3, web interface, ExtremeCloud IQ optional |
Cloud Management | Supported via ExtremeCloud IQ (licensed separately) |
Licensing Model | Universal Hardware, software license required for EXOS or VOSS OS features |