Product Type | Managed Switch |
Series | ExtremeSwitching 5520 |
Model | 5520-48SE |
Form Factor | 1U Rack-mountable |
Weight | 10.1 lbs (4.6 kg) |
Power Consumption (Operational) | 350 Watt |
Power Supply Type | Modular power supply slots (2 unpopulated included) |
Fan Modules Included | 3 |
Redundant Power Supplies | Yes (requires separate purchase) |
MACsec Support | Yes |
Stacking Support | Yes, via QSFP28 ports (2 included) |
EXTREME NETWORKS 5520-48SE 48-Port 1000BASE-X SFP Switch with MACsec & Modular PSU

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- MACsec encryption offers robust data security for enterprise networks.
- Modular PSU and VIM slot design ensures scalability and long-term adaptability.
- Includes a 1-year XIQ Pilot subscription for enhanced cloud network management.
Product Overview
ExtremeSwitching 5520 48 1000BASE-X SFP 2 stacking/QSFP28 1 unpopulated VIM slot MACsec capable includes 3 fan modules 2 unpopulated modular PSU slots.Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Support |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | UL, cUL, CB, CE, EAC, FCC Class A, RoHS |
MTBF | 427,000 hours |
Advanced Security Features
MACsec Encryption | Yes, link-level encryption |
Access Control Lists (ACLs) | Yes, IPv4 & IPv6 Layer 2/3/4 |
Dynamic ARP Inspection | Yes |
DHCP Snooping | Yes |
IP Source Guard | Yes |
RADIUS / TACACS+ Authentication | Yes |
Role-Based Access Control | Yes |
802.1X Network Access Control | Yes |
Interfaces
Total Ports | 52 |
SFP Ports | 48 x 100/1000Base-X SFP (unpopulated) |
QSFP28 Ports (Stacking/Uplink) | 2 x 100GbE QSFP28 |
VIM Slot | 1 x unpopulated VIM slot for additional uplinks |
Data Transfer Rate | 1 Gbps per SFP port |
Switching Capacity | 880 Gbps |
Forwarding Rate | 654 Mpps |
Network Protocols | IPv4, IPv6, OSPF, BGP, VRRP, MSTP, RSTP |
Auto MDI/MDI-X | Yes |
Jumbo Frame Support | Yes, up to 9216 bytes |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.4 in (442 mm) |
Depth | 18.1 in (460 mm) |
Height | 1.7 in (43 mm) |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 95% RH non-condensing |
Noise Level | 49 dB typical |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Cloud-managed via ExtremeCloud IQ / On-prem via XMC |
Licensing Model | Subscription-based |
Included Cloud Features | 1-year ExtremeCloud IQ Pilot subscription |
SNMP Support | Yes, SNMP v1/v2c/v3 |