EXTREME NETWORKS 5420F 8x 10/100M/1G 802.3bt 90W PoE, 16x 10/100/1000M PoE+, 4x 10G SFP+ Unpopulated, 1 Internal Fixed PSU, Fans

The EXTREME NETWORKS 5420F is a high-performance managed network switch designed for enterprise access and edge deployments. It combines 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports with extensive Power over Ethernet capabilities, including 8 ports supporting 802.3bt (90W) and 16 ports supporting 802.3at (30W), delivering a total PoE budget of 1200W. With 4 unpopulated 10G SFP+ uplink ports, this switch provides flexible high-speed connectivity for demanding applications such as high-density Wi-Fi 6/6E access points, IoT devices, and IP surveillance cameras.

Advantages

This switch offers a future-proof solution with support for the latest PoE standard (802.3bt) delivering up to 90W per port, enabling power for high-power devices like pan-tilt-zoom cameras and digital signage. Its stacking capability via ExtremeStack-V allows scaling up to 8 units, simplifying management and increasing port density. The field-replaceable fan tray ensures easy maintenance and extended product life. With a switching capacity of 128 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 95.2 Mpps, it ensures wire-speed performance for bandwidth-intensive tasks.

Suitable for

• Enterprise campus networks requiring high-density PoE for Wi-Fi 6/6E access points
• IP surveillance systems with high-power PTZ cameras
• IoT deployments needing reliable power and data connectivity
• Edge access layer in medium to large organizations

Key specifications

• 24 x 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet ports (8 x 802.3bt PoE 90W + 16 x 802.3at PoE+ 30W)
• 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ uplink ports (unpopulated)
• Total PoE budget: 1200 W
• Switching capacity: 128 Gbps
• Forwarding rate: 95.2 Mpps
• Layer 2 / Layer 3 support
• Stacking: ExtremeStack-V (up to 8 units)
• Form factor: 1U rack-mountable
• Internal fixed AC power supply
• Management: CLI, Web GUI (ExtremeCloud IQ), SNMP
• Jumbo frame support: up to 9216 bytes
• MAC address table: 32K entries
• VLANs: 4094
• Security: 802.1X, ACLs, DHCP Snooping
• Field-replaceable fan tray
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair this switch with Extreme Networks access points and ExtremeCloud IQ for centralized management. Ensure adequate power supply and ventilation in the rack. The unpopulated SFP+ ports allow future upgrades to 10G uplinks as network demands grow.