| 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 |