Product Type | Data Center Switch |
Model | 8720-32C |
Form Factor | 1U |
Weight | 7.4 Kg |
Power Supply Bays | 2 (empty) |
Fan Bays | 6 (empty) |
Installed RAM | 16 GB |
Installed Flash Memory | 128 GB |
Features | High-performance, feature-rich, fixed form factor spine switch |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Extreme 8720-32C 32-Port 100/40G QSFP28 Data Center Switch


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- Supports high-density 100G/40G networking essential for scalable data center and service provider fabrics
- Compact and modular hardware design combines performance with adaptability for changing workloads
- Includes TAA compliance and warranty support, making it suitable for regulated procurement environments
Product Overview
Extreme 8720-32C Switch with two empty power supply slots six empty fan slots Supports 32x100/40GSpecifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Capability |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | UL, CE, FCC Class A, ICES-003, VCCI, BSMI, CCC |
Safety Standards | UL/CSA 60950-1, IEC/EN 60950-1 |
Advanced Security Features
Access Control Lists (ACLs) | IPv4/IPv6, MAC-based ACLs |
Secure Management | SSH, HTTPS, RADIUS, TACACS+ |
Control Plane Policing | Yes |
IEEE 802.1X Network Access Control | Supported |
MACsec Encryption | Supported on select interfaces |
Interfaces
Number of Ports | 32 |
Transceiver Slots Type | QSFP+/QSFP28 |
Port Speed | 100GbE / 40GbE |
Data Link Protocol | Ethernet |
Aggregate Switching Capacity | 6.4 Tbps |
Forwarding Rate | 4.76 Bpps |
MAC Addresses | 960,000 |
Packet Buffer | 42 MB |
Latency | <1 microsecond |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.3 in (440 mm) |
Depth | 22.4 in (568 mm) |
Height | 1.7 in (43.6 mm) |
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 | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Acoustic Noise | 65 dB typical |
Cooling Method | Front-to-back or back-to-front airflow |
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) | 757,000 hours |
Hot-Swappable Components | Power supplies, fans |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | CLI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, Telnet, SSH, web UI |
Supported Management Platforms | ExtremeCloud IQ, Extreme Management Center |
Licensing Requirements | Feature-based licensing for advanced services |
Telemetry & Analytics | sFlow, Xflow, streaming telemetry |