Does it support PoE and what standard?

Yes, IEEE 802.3bt 90W PoE++ on all 48 ports, enabling power delivery to high-demand devices like 4K cameras or Wi-Fi 6 APs without external injectors.

What is the switching performance?

176 Gbps switching capacity and 803.5 Mpps throughput in a non-blocking wire-speed architecture, supporting Layer 2/3 fabric services for secure segmentation.

What power and cooling options are available?

Hot-swappable redundant modular PSUs (2 slots, AC/DC), 52W min/142W max consumption, 176-483 BTU/hr dissipation, front-to-back cooling with 3 fan modules.

Via intuitive ExtremeCloud IQ cloud platform and ExtremeCloud IQ Site Engine for centralized management, plus Fabric Connect for automated provisioning. Includes base license and 1-year XIQ Pilot.

What are the physical dimensions and weight?

Chassis: 441 mm (17.36 in) W x 449 mm (17.68 in) D x 44 mm (1.73 in) H, weight 5.76 kg (12.70 lb), rack-mountable 1RU with hot-swap components.

5520-48T - Extreme Networks 5520-48T 48x1G 176Gbps L2/3 Switch

Name: Extreme Networks 5520-48T 48x1G 176Gbps L2/3 Switch
Brand: Extreme Networks
SKU: 5520-48T
Price: 7158 USD
Availability: InStock

5520-48T - Extreme Networks 5520-48T 48x1G 176Gbps L2/3 Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Extreme Networks 5520-48T is a fixed 48-port Gigabit Ethernet switch from the 5520 Series, designed for enterprise edge and aggregation in wiring-closet environments. It features 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T ports with full/half-duplex autosensing and MACsec encryption, plus 2 x stacking/QSFP28 ports, 1 x OOB management port, serial/USB console ports, 2 x USB-A ports, and 1 x VIM slot. Delivering 176 Gbps switching capacity and 803.5 Mpps throughput, it supports Layer 2/3 fabric services for secure segmentation. IEEE 802.3bt 90W PoE powers all 48 ports. Power options include hot-swappable redundant modular PSUs (AC/DC), with min 52W/142W max consumption and front-to-back cooling via 3 fan modules. Management via ExtremeCloud IQ and Fabric Connect enables automated provisioning. Dimensions: 441x449 mm, weight 5.76 kg. Base license and 1-year XIQ Pilot included.

48x 1GBASE-T ports with MACsec encryption
802.3bt 90W PoE on every port
176 Gbps switching, 803.5 Mpps throughput
Hot-swap redundant AC/DC PSUs
2x QSFP28 stacking ports + VIM slot
ExtremeCloud IQ cloud management

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Featuring

Chassis Features
Manufacturer part #	5520-48T
Brand	Extreme Networks
Condition	New
Model	5520-48T
Technology	Universal dual-persona hardware with choice of ExtremeSwitching operating systems
Form Factor	Fixed form factor; non-blocking, wire-speed design
PoE Support	IEEE 802.3bt 90W PoE on all 48 ports
Product Line	5520 Series
Product Type	Fixed 48-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch
Deployment Type	Enterprise edge and aggregation deployments; wiring-closet environments

Compatible systems

5520-48T is compatible with ExtremeSwitching OS family; supports V300/V400 user-selectable operating systems

Best for

Enterprise Edge
Ideal for edge deployments with 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T MACsec-capable ports and 802.3bt 90W PoE on all ports, supporting secure segmentation via Layer 2/3 fabric services.
Wiring Closet
Provides non-blocking 176 Gbps switching and 803.5 Mpps throughput in wiring-closet environments, with hot-swappable redundant PSUs and fans for high availability.
Network Aggregation
Supports stacking via 2 x QSFP28 ports and VIM expansion, enabling aggregation with Extreme Fabric Connect for automated provisioning and end-to-end security.
Secure Access Layer
MACsec encryption on access ports and universal dual-persona hardware ensure secure link encryption and flexible OS choice for policy-driven networks.

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Software License	Base software license included; 1-year XIQ Pilot subscription included

MAC Address Table	Supports Layer 2/Layer 3 Fabric services for secure network segmentation

Management Interface	Intuitive and centralized cloud-based network management with ExtremeCloud IQ and ExtremeCloud IQ Site Engine

Network Provisioning	Fabric-enabled operations with Extreme Fabric Connect for simplified and secure network provisioning and automation

Throughput	803.5 Mpps
Switching Capacity	176 Gbps

Security Features	MACsec on access ports for secure link encryption; end-to-end network segmentation

Power Consumption

Power Supplies	Hot-swappable, redundant modular PSU slots (2 unpopulated slots); AC and DC power supply input options on specific models
Maximum Power Consumption	142 Watts
Minimum Power Consumption	52 Watts

Depth	449 mm (17.68 in)
Width	441 mm (17.36 in)
Weight	5.76 kg (12.70 lb)

Environmental

Cooling	Front to back cooling and AC power supply input on all models; back to front cooling and DC power supply input option on specific models; 3 fan modules
Maximum Heat Dissipation	483 BTU/hr
Minimum Heat Dissipation	176 BTU/hr

Interface/Ports

USB Ports	2 x USB A ports for management or external USB flash
Console Ports	1 x Serial console port (RJ-45); 1 x USB Micro-B console port
Ethernet Ports	48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T ports with Full/Half-Duplex autosensing; MACsec-capable
Stacking Ports	2 x Stacking/QSFP28 ports (unpopulated)
Expansion Slots	1 x VIM slot
Management Port	1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T out-of-band management port

Extreme Networks 5520-48T 48x1G 176Gbps L2/3 Switch