Product Type | Managed Layer 3 Ethernet Switch |
Model | 5520-48T |
Form Factor | 1U Rack-mountable |
Operating System | EXOS or VOSS via Universal Hardware Platform |
Weight | 5.76 kg |
Power Requirements | 100-240 VAC |
Max Power Consumption | 171 Watt |
Typical Power Consumption | 60 Watt |
Power Supply Type | Dual hot-swappable modular PSU slots (unpopulated) |
Cooling | 3 pre-installed fan modules |
ExtremeSwitching 5520-48T 48-Port Gigabit Switch with MACsec & QSFP28


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- Ideal for secure enterprise environments with MACsec support and flexible OS options
- Expandable architecture with VIM slot and redundant power supply support enhances future-proofing
- Bundled 1-year ExtremeCloud IQ Pilot subscription adds value with cloud-managed capabilities
Product Overview
ExtremeSwitching 5520 48 10/100/1000BASET FDX/HDX 2 stacking/QSFP28 1 unpopulated VIM slot MACsec capable includes 3 fan modules 2 unpopulated modular PSU slots.Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 44.2 x 44.2 x 4.4 cm |
Rack Units | 1U |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 50°C |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 95% non-condensing |
Altitude | Up to 3,050 m (10,000 ft) |
Acoustic Noise | 49.7 dB (typical) |
Heat Dissipation | 584.0 BTU/hr (maximum) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Cloud Management Platform | ExtremeCloud IQ |
Subscription Type | ExtremeCloud IQ Pilot |
Subscription Term | 1 year included |
Management Options | Web GUI, CLI, SNMP, REST API, cloud-based |
Zero-Touch Provisioning | Yes |
Interfaces
10/100/1000BASE-T Ports | 48 RJ-45 |
QSFP28 Ports | 2 for uplink/stacking |
Modular Expansion Slot | 1 unpopulated VIM slot for additional uplink options |
Stacking Support | Yes (via QSFP28 ports) |
Data Link Protocol | Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 25 Gigabit Ethernet |
Throughput | Up to 880 Gbps switching capacity |
Forwarding Rate | Up to 654 Mpps |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | UL/CSA 60950-1, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, CE, FCC Part 15 Class A, ICES-003 Class A |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
WEEE Compliance | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
MACsec Encryption | Supported on all 48 ports |
Access Control Lists (ACLs) | Ingress and egress ACL support |
IEEE 802.1X Port-Based Network Access Control | Yes |
DHCP Snooping | Yes |
Dynamic ARP Inspection | Yes |
IP Source Guard | Yes |
Secure Management | HTTPS, SSHv2, SNMPv3 |