| 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 |