What port configurations does the X870-32c support?

It features 32x 100Gb QSFP28 ports configurable for 100Gb, 40Gb, 2x50Gb, 4x25Gb, or 4x10Gb modes, supporting up to 128x 10Gb or 25Gb via breakout. Additional ports include 1x RJ45 Ethernet management, 1x USB console, 1x RJ45 RS-232c serial console, and 1x micro USB A storage.

What is the switching performance of this switch?

The X870-32c provides 6.4 Tbps full-duplex switching capacity and 3.17 Bpps throughput, with a 136,000 MAC address table. Low-latency cut-through switching handles high-bandwidth data center traffic efficiently.

What redundancy features are available?

Two unpopulated hot-swappable power supply slots and six unpopulated hot-swappable fan modules ensure high availability. Front-to-back airflow and ExtremeXOS support seamless failover for mission-critical operations.

What management options does it offer?

Runs ExtremeXOS with CLI, web-based interface, TACACS+, NetSight, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, and SSH v2. Includes Advanced Edge License for L2/L3 features, plus console and management ports for comprehensive control.

What is the physical form factor?

1RU rack-mountable design, 1.75 inches (4.5 cm) height, compact for high-density deployments. Rear panel has fan and PSU bays; front has ports and LEDs for status indication.

Is it suitable for spine/leaf architectures?

Yes, optimized for 100Gb high-density spine/leaf with 32 QSFP28 ports and 6.4 Tbps capacity. Supports SummitStack-V400 for 400Gbps stacking up to 8 units, ideal for scalable data center fabrics.

17800 - Extreme Networks X870-32c Switch

Name: 17800 - Extreme Networks X870-32c Switch
Brand: Extreme Networks
SKU: 17800

17800 - Extreme Networks X870-32c Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Extreme Networks ExtremeSwitching X870-32c (SKU 17800) is a high-density Layer 3 managed Ethernet switch designed for enterprise data centers. It features 32x 100Gb QSFP28 ports configurable for 100Gb, 40Gb, 2x50Gb, 4x25Gb, or 4x10Gb modes, delivering 6.4 Tbps switching capacity and 3.17 Bpps throughput. Running ExtremeXOS, it supports L2/L3 switching, IPv4/IPv6 routing, SNMP, SSHv2, and TACACS+. The 1RU rack-mountable form factor includes two hot-swappable power supply slots, six fan module slots, one RJ45 management port, USB/RJ45 console ports, and micro USB storage. With a 136,000 MAC address table, it enables low-latency cut-through switching for spine/leaf or top-of-rack architectures. Ideal for high-performance cloud and enterprise networks requiring redundancy and scalability.

32x 100Gb QSFP28 ports, configurable 10/25/40/50/100Gb
6.4 Tbps switching capacity, 3.17 Bpps throughput
136,000 MAC addresses, L2/L3 ExtremeXOS switching
1RU rack-mountable with hot-swap PSUs & fans
RJ45/USB console, management port included
Supports SNMP, SSHv2, TACACS+ protocols

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Featuring

Management Interface
Manufacturer part #	17800
Brand	Extreme Networks
Condition	New
Model	X870-32c
Technology	High-density 100Gb spine/leaf architecture
Status LEDs	LEDs to indicate port status and switch operating conditions
Product Line	ExtremeSwitching X870 Series
Product Type	Layer 3 Managed Ethernet Switch
Operating System	ExtremeXOS
Supported Protocols	ExtremeXOS operating system; L2/L3 switching; SNMP v1/v2c/v3; SSH v2; TACACS+ authentication

Compatible systems

X870-32c is a standalone high-density 100Gb switch compatible with ExtremeXOS management and enterprise data center architectures

Extreme Networks ExtremeSwitching X870 Series
Model: X870-32c
Form factor: 1RU
Generation: Current generation
Designed for enterprise and cloud data center spine/leaf or high-density top-of-rack deployments

Best for

Spine/Leaf Architecture
Provides 32x 100Gb QSFP28 ports with 6.4 Tbps capacity for high-density spine/leaf fabrics in data centers. Configurable speeds up to 128x 10Gb via breakout support scalable bandwidth.
Top-of-Rack Aggregation
Supports up to 128x 25Gb or 10Gb Ethernet ports via breakout from QSFP28, ideal for high-density ToR with 3.17 Bpps throughput and low-latency switching.
Enterprise Core Switching
Layer 3 routing with ExtremeXOS, 136k MAC table, and redundancy via hot-swappable PSUs/fans ensures reliable core connectivity for large-scale networks.
Cloud Data Centers
High-performance 1RU design with 400Gb stacking capability using SummitStack-V400 deploys efficiently in cloud environments needing flexible 100/50/40/25/10Gb interfaces.

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Throughput	3.17 Bpps (billion packets per second)
MAC Address Table	136,000 addresses
Switching Capacity	6.4 Tbps

Physical Characteristics

Height	1.75 inches (4.5 cm)
Rack Mount	Rack-mountable
Fan Modules	Six unpopulated fan module slots (hot-swappable)
Form Factor	1RU (1 rack unit) compact form factor
Power Supplies	Two unpopulated power supply slots (hot-swappable redundant configuration)

Interface/Ports

Storage Port	1x micro USB A port for external storage
Console Ports	1x USB console port; 1x RJ45 RS-232c serial console port
Network Ports	32x 100-gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 ports; configurable for 100 Gb, 40 Gb, 2x50 Gb, 4x25 Gb, and 4x10 Gb modes
Management Port	1x RJ45 Ethernet management port

Extreme Networks X870-32c Switch