ExtremeSwitching 5520. NextGen switching platform

ExtremeSwitching™ 5520 by Extreme Networks is a new line of multifunctional access layer and network aggregation switches for enterprises. The equipment has a non-blocking architecture and a wide range of hardware modules, is reliable and scalable, provides a high level of availability and performance with advanced traffic management capabilities.

Key features:

• 5520 supports VOSS (VSP Operating System Software) and EXOS (ExtremeXOS) operating systems;
• Support for Extreme Fabric Connect and Extreme Fabric Attach technology;
• End-to-end multi-level virtualization throughout the network;
• Reconfiguring client switches on the fly and adding current access devices to the virtual network automatically;
• Switch bandwidth up to 1,080 Gbps;
• Non-blocking switching matrix;
• PoE budget over 3,500 W, PoE ports (30/60/90 W) supporting IEEE 802.3 bt technology;
• 10/100/1000 Base-T, 100M/1/2.5/5 GBase-T ports;
• 10 Gb and 25 Gb uplink support;
• Stacking up to 8 devices (combining individual switches into one logical switch) via built-in QSFP28 ports, stacking throughput up to 160 Gbps;
• Support for routing protocols IPv4 / IPv6, OSPF, MSDP, IS-IS and BGP4;
• Layer 2 / Layer 3 traffic control;
• Support for MACsec (802.1AE standard) and Extended Edge for connecting Extreme V300 / V400 equipment;
• Centralized monitoring and management of devices, applications, and users across wired and wireless networks using the Extreme Management Center/ ExtremeCloud IQ platform:
  • Automatic detection and configuration of devices, management of configuration files, development of network topologies, displaying of the status of network components and information about the status of interfaces;
  • Integration with mobile device management systems;
  • Recognition of applications, collection and analysis of statistics on the applications used;
  • Differentiation of access rights, triangulation of users, management of QoS parameters;
  • Formation of reports on the state of the network.
• Placement of equipment in a compact 1U case.

Key benefits:

• Application versatility: switching platform for both access and network aggregation with high performance and functionality to work in both scenarios;
• Wide range of equipment, support for both copper ports and optics, 24 and 48 port models;
• Connection of IP phones, WiFi hotspots, PoS terminals, zoom IP cameras, low-power IoT devices and other equipment with PoE support;
• Expanded scalability, high efficiency and availability with support for stacking up to 8 devices;
• Maximum performance due to non-blocking hardware architecture;
• Redundancy of the main components of the equipment;
• Advanced functions to ensure secure user access to the network;
• Reduced operational and IT administration costs through centralized monitoring, configuration and updating of solution components, a single solution for managing both wired and wireless networks;
• Reliability and scalability, ensuring the stable operation of the network architecture, supporting high availability and performance of enterprise applications.