| Type | Layer 3 Switch | 
| Model | Extreme 8820-40C | 
| Form Factor | 1U Rack-mountable | 
| Weight | 32 lbs (14.52 kg) | 
| Power Supply Included | No (Supports up to 2) | 
| Power Supply Type | Hot-swappable AC or DC PSU (optional) | 
| Maximum Power Consumption | 1600 Watts per power supply | 
| Rack Mounting Kit | Included (4-post rack mount kit) | 
Extreme 8820-40C 40x100GE QSFP28 Switch Base Unit

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- Ideal for high-density environments with 40x100GE/40GE QSFP28 ports maximizing bandwidth.
 - Modular power and cooling design offer scalable infrastructure investment without overprovisioning.
 - TAA and RoHS compliance ensures suitability for regulated and government procurement.
 
Product Overview
Extreme 8820-40C. Base unit with 40x100GE/40GE QSFP28 ports with 2 unpopulated power supply slots 6 unpopulated fan slots and a 4-post rack mount kitSpecifications
                      Product Overview
                      
                    
                    
                      Wireless Features
                      
                    
                    | Wireless Support | 
                      Compliance & Origin
                      
                    
                    | Country of Origin | Taiwan | 
| TAA Compliant | Yes | 
| RoHS Compliant | Yes | 
| Certifications | UL, CE, FCC Class A, ICES-003 | 
| Environmental Standards | WEEE, REACH | 
                      Advanced Security Features
                      
                    
                    | Access Control | 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+ | 
| Network Security | DoS protection, DHCP snooping, BPDU guard | 
| Traffic Filtering | Access Control Lists (ACLs) | 
| Authentication | SSH, SNMPv3, HTTPS, AAA | 
| MACsec Support | Yes (802.1AE) | 
                      Interfaces
                      
                    
                    | Number of Ports | 40 x 100/40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 | 
| Port Type | QSFP28 | 
| Uplink Ports | All ports usable for uplink or downlink | 
| Data Link Protocol | 100 Gigabit Ethernet, 40 Gigabit Ethernet | 
| Port Speed | 100 Gbps per port | 
| Aggregate Throughput | 8.0 Tbps (Full Duplex) | 
| Switching Capacity | 8.0 Tbps | 
| Forwarding Rate | 2.38 Bpps | 
| MAC Address Table Size | 1 million entries | 
| Packet Buffer Memory | 64 MB per ASIC | 
                      Physical & Environmental
                      
                    
                    | Dimensions (W x D x H) | 17.72 x 25.2 x 1.7 inches | 
| Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) | 
| Storage Temperature Range | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) | 
| Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) | 
| Acoustic Noise | 65 dB typical (depending on fan module) | 
| Cooling | Supports 6 hot-swappable fan trays (not included) | 
| Hot-Swappable Components | Fans and Power Supplies | 
                      Cloud Management & Licensing
                      
                    
                    | Cloud Management | ExtremeCloud IQ (optional license) | 
| Management Interface | CLI, SNMP v1/v2/v3, REST API, Web GUI | 
| License Requirements | Base unit; additional licenses required for advanced features | 
| Software Included | Switch Engine OS |