EXTREME 5520 24-Port Fiber Switch

The EXTREME 5520-24X is a high-performance 24-port fiber switch designed for enterprise and data center networks. It provides 24 SFP/SFP+ ports (1/10GbE) and 4 additional SFP+ uplink ports, delivering a switching capacity of 256 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 190.4 Mpps. This Layer 2/3 switch supports advanced routing protocols, stacking via ExtremeStack-V, and dual hot-swappable power supplies for redundancy.

Advantages

With its fiber connectivity, the 5520-24X offers long-distance, high-speed links ideal for backbone or aggregation deployments. The hot-swappable fans and power supplies ensure minimal downtime, while ExtremeCloud IQ management simplifies network operations. TAA compliance makes it suitable for US government projects.

Suitable for

• Enterprise campus networks requiring high-density fiber aggregation
• Data center top-of-rack or leaf/spine architectures
• Service provider edge deployments
• Government and education networks needing TAA-compliant hardware

Key specifications

• 24x SFP/SFP+ (1/10GbE) + 4x SFP+ (10GbE) uplink ports
• Switching capacity: 256 Gbps
• Forwarding rate: 190.4 Mpps
• MAC address table: 32,000 entries
• Jumbo frame support: up to 9216 bytes
• Layer 2/3 with OSPF, BGP, VRRP
• Stacking: up to 8 units via ExtremeStack-V
• Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies
• 1U rackmount form factor
• Management: CLI, Web GUI, SNMP, ExtremeCloud IQ

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair with Extreme Networks SFP/SFP+ transceivers and use ExtremeCloud IQ for centralized management. Ensure proper airflow in the rack to maintain operating temperature between 0°C and 50°C.