| Manufacturer | Extreme Networks Inc |
| Model | SLX9740-80C |
| Product Type | High-Density Ethernet Switch |
| Form Factor | 2U Rack-mountable |
| Airflow | Back-to-Front |
| Buffer Size | 16 GB |
| Weight | 24.49 lbs (11.11 kg) |
| Power Supplies Included | 4 x AC Power Supplies |
| Power Requirements | 180 to 264 VAC |
| Power Consumption | Up to 1600W |
| Mounting | 4-post rack mount kit included |
Extreme SLX9740-80C High-Density 100GbE Switch, Back-to-Front Airflow

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- Delivers high port density and 100GbE throughput suitable for next-gen data centers
- Ensures resilient and efficient thermal management with back-to-front airflow, ideal for hot aisle containment
- Optimized for high-traffic environments with deep buffers and support for large packet sizes
Product Overview
Extreme SLX 9740 with Back to Front air flow. Supports 80x100/40G with four AC power supplies four fan modules and a 4-post rack mount kit - Ultra-deep buffers of up to 16Gb for optimal handling of any network traffic and bursty traffic patternsSpecifications
Product Overview
Cloud Management & Licensing
| Cloud Management | ExtremeCloud-enabled |
| Management Interface | CLI, SNMP, REST API, gNMI |
| Included Licensing | Base OS License |
| Supported Management Protocols | IPv4, IPv6, SSH, SNMPv3 |
Physical & Environmental
| Width | 17.72 in (450 mm) |
| Depth | 25.2 in (640 mm) |
| Height | 3.41 in (86.5 mm) |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Storage Temperature Range | -25°C to 55°C (-13°F to 131°F) |
| Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Acoustic Noise | 66.6 dB (Typical) |
| Cooling | Hot-swappable fan modules (Back-to-Front airflow) |
Interfaces
| Interface Type | QSFP28 |
| Number of Ports | 80 x 100/40 GbE QSFP28 |
| Data Transfer Rate | 100 Gbps per port |
| Jumbo Frame Support | 9216 bytes |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 10 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 4.76 Bpps |
Advanced Security Features
| Access Control | RADIUS, TACACS+ |
| Network Security | ACLs, Control Plane Protection |
| Routing Protocols | BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, RIP |
| Secure Management | Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), SSHv2, SNMPv3 |
Compliance & Origin
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| Certifications | RoHS, REACH, NEBS Level 3 |
| Safety Standards | UL 60950-1, CSA C22.2, IEC/EN 60950-1 |
| EMC Compliance | FCC Part 15 Class A, EN 55032 Class A, EN 55024 |
| Green Compliant | Yes |