Extreme Networks 5520-48W Managed Switches in 5520 Series

Series: Extreme Networks 5520

The Extreme Networks 5520-48W Managed Switches belong to the 5520 series, which is a highly advanced and reliable series of switches designed specifically for enterprise-level networking needs. With its powerful features and capabilities, the 5520 series offers superior performance, scalability, and flexibility for modern network environments.

Exceptional Performance

The 5520 series switches are equipped with cutting-edge hardware and advanced software features that ensure exceptional performance. These switches are capable of handling high network traffic volumes and provide low-latency switching, resulting in faster data transfer speeds and improved overall network performance. With the 5520 series, users can experience seamless connectivity and uninterrupted access to critical applications and services.

Scalability and Flexibility

The 5520 series switches are designed to meet the evolving needs of growing networks. With its modular design and flexible architecture, these switches can easily accommodate increasing network demands by adding additional ports or modules. This scalability allows businesses to expand their network infrastructure without having to replace their existing equipment, reducing costs and simplifying network management.

Enhanced Reliability

The 5520 series switches are built with redundancy and resiliency in mind, ensuring maximum uptime and reliability for mission-critical applications. These switches feature redundant power supplies and hot-swappable modules, eliminating single points of failure and minimizing network downtime in case of hardware failures. With the 5520 series, businesses can rely on a robust network infrastructure that provides continuous connectivity and uninterrupted access to vital resources.

Efficient Power over Ethernet (PoE) Support

The 5520-48W Managed Switches in the 5520 series offer exceptional Power over Ethernet (PoE) support. With a power budget of 48W, these switches can provide power to PoE-enabled devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras. The PoE support eliminates the need for separate power supplies and simplifies the deployment of network devices, reducing clutter and improving overall network efficiency.

Advanced Security Features

The 5520 series switches come equipped with advanced security features to protect the network from unauthorized access and potential threats. These switches support features such as Access Control Lists (ACLs), MAC-based port security, and advanced authentication protocols. The robust security measures provided by the 5520 series ensure that sensitive data remains secure and that the network remains protected from malicious activities.

Intuitive Management Interface

The 5520 series switches feature a user-friendly management interface that allows for easy configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of the network. With its intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) and comprehensive management tools, network administrators can efficiently manage the switch settings, monitor network performance, and quickly resolve any issues that may arise. The simplified management capabilities of the 5520 series switches reduce the complexity of network administration tasks and enhance overall operational efficiency.

Power: 48W

The Extreme Networks 5520-48W Managed Switches are equipped with a power budget of 48W, making them highly suitable for powering PoE-enabled devices. This power capacity allows businesses to connect and power multiple PoE devices without the need for additional power sources or adapters.

Simplified Deployment

With a power budget of 48W, these switches can provide sufficient power to a variety of PoE devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and surveillance cameras. This eliminates the need for individual power sources for each device, simplifying the deployment process and reducing cable clutter. The ability to power devices directly through the switch streamlines the network setup and saves time and effort during installation.

Cost Savings

By utilizing the 48W power budget of the 5520-48W switches, businesses can significantly reduce costs associated with additional power supplies or adapters. The elimination of separate power sources not only reduces hardware expenses but also lowers energy consumption, resulting in long-term cost savings. The 48W power capacity of these switches provides a cost-effective solution for powering PoE devices in an enterprise network.

Flexibility and Expansion

The 5520-48W Managed Switches offer flexibility and expansion capabilities for growing networks. With its 48W power budget, these switches can support a range of PoE devices, allowing businesses to connect and power a variety of devices simultaneously. This flexibility enables businesses to expand their network infrastructure and add new PoE devices as needed without compromising performance or reliability.

Intelligent Power Management

The 5520-48W switches feature intelligent power management capabilities that optimize power allocation based on device requirements. These switches can automatically detect the power needs of connected devices and allocate power accordingly, ensuring efficient utilization of the available power budget. The intelligent power management feature maximizes power efficiency, minimizes wastage, and allows businesses to make the most out of their 48W power capacity.

Reliable PoE Delivery

The 5520-48W Managed Switches ensure reliable delivery of power to connected PoE devices. With its advanced power management features and robust hardware design, these switches provide consistent and stable power supply, eliminating potential disruptions or voltage fluctuations. The reliable PoE delivery of the 5520-48W switches ensures uninterrupted operation of critical network devices, minimizing downtime and enhancing overall network reliability.

Management: Managed

The Extreme Networks 5520-48W Managed Switches offer advanced management capabilities, making them an ideal choice for businesses that require comprehensive control and monitoring of their network infrastructure. With their managed functionality, these switches provide enhanced security, performance optimization, and streamlined network management.

Enhanced Security

The managed feature of the 5520-48W switches allows for the implementation of advanced security measures to protect the network from potential threats. These switches support features such as Access Control Lists (ACLs), which enable network administrators to control and restrict access based on specific criteria. Additionally, the managed switches offer features such as MAC-based port security and advanced authentication protocols, ensuring that only authorized devices and users can access the network.

Performance Optimization

The managed functionality of the 5520-48W switches enables network administrators to optimize network performance by implementing various traffic management techniques. These switches support Quality of Service (QoS) protocols, allowing administrators to prioritize critical applications and ensure a consistent level of service for high-bandwidth applications. With the ability to configure QoS settings, businesses can effectively manage network traffic, minimize latency, and maximize overall network performance.

Comprehensive Network Monitoring

The managed switches provide comprehensive network monitoring capabilities, allowing administrators to gain insights into network performance, troubleshoot issues, and proactively address potential problems. These switches offer features such as port mirroring, which allows administrators to analyze traffic patterns and diagnose network issues in real-time. The ability to monitor and analyze network traffic helps businesses identify bottlenecks, optimize resource allocation, and ensure optimal network performance.

Centralized Management

The managed switches in the 5520-48W series can be easily integrated into existing network management systems, providing centralized control and monitoring of the entire network infrastructure. With centralized management, administrators can efficiently configure switch settings, apply firmware updates, and monitor network performance from a single interface. The centralized management capability simplifies network administration tasks, reduces complexity, and improves overall operational efficiency.

Remote Management

The managed switches support remote management capabilities, allowing administrators to access and manage the switches from anywhere in the network. With remote management, administrators can perform configuration changes, monitor network status, and troubleshoot issues without the need for physical access to the switches. This feature enables businesses to streamline network management processes, reduce travel costs, and ensure prompt response to network-related issues.

Ports: 48

The Extreme Networks 5520-48W Managed Switches are equipped with 48 ports, providing businesses with ample connectivity options for their network devices. The high port count ensures that businesses have sufficient capacity to connect multiple devices and accommodate future expansion.

Flexibility in Device Connectivity

With 48 ports, these switches offer businesses the flexibility to connect a wide range of devices such as computers, servers, IP phones, printers, and surveillance cameras. The high port count allows businesses to easily accommodate their existing devices and connect new devices as their network grows. The flexibility in device connectivity provided by the 5520-48W switches ensures seamless integration of various network devices and efficient utilization of available resources.

Improved Network Performance

The 48 ports of the 5520-48W switches enable businesses to distribute network traffic evenly across multiple devices. By spreading the load across multiple ports, businesses can prevent bottlenecks and congestion, resulting in improved network performance and reduced latency. The increased port count ensures that each device can receive sufficient bandwidth, allowing for smooth and efficient data transfer.

Expandability and Scalability

The 48 ports of the 5520-48W switches provide businesses with scalability and expandability options. These switches can accommodate additional devices and support network expansion without the need for additional infrastructure investment. The ability to add more devices and connect them to the available ports allows businesses to scale their network infrastructure as their needs evolve, ensuring long-term compatibility and investment protection.

Efficient Cable Management

The 5520-48W switches feature a high port density that reduces the need for additional switches and simplifies cable management. With 48 ports available, businesses can consolidate their network devices into a smaller number of switches, resulting in a more organized and manageable cabling infrastructure. The efficient cable management provided by the 5520-48W switches minimizes cable clutter, improves airflow, and enhances overall aesthetics of the network environment.

VLAN Support for Network Segmentation

The 5520-48W switches support Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), allowing businesses to segment their network into separate logical networks. VLANs enable administrators to group devices based on criteria such as department, location, or function, providing enhanced security, improved network performance, and simplified network management. The VLAN support offered by the 5520-48W switches facilitates effective network segmentation and ensures efficient utilization of available ports.

Features: Layer 2 switching, Quality of Service (QoS) support, VLAN support, IGMP snooping, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) support

The Extreme Networks 5520-48W Managed Switches offer a comprehensive set of features that enhance network performance, security, and manageability. These features include Layer 2 switching, Quality of Service (QoS) support, VLAN support, IGMP snooping, and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) support.

Layer 2 Switching

The Layer 2 switching feature of the 5520-48W switches allows for efficient and reliable data transfer between devices within the same network. Layer 2 switching enables the switches to forward data based on MAC addresses, ensuring that data is delivered to the intended recipient without unnecessary broadcast or multicast transmissions. This results in improved network efficiency, reduced network congestion, and optimized bandwidth utilization.

Quality of Service (QoS) Support

The QoS support provided by the 5520-48W switches allows businesses to prioritize network traffic based on application or service requirements. With QoS, administrators can allocate bandwidth resources to critical applications such as voice or video conferencing, ensuring a consistent level of service and minimizing latency. The QoS support offered by the 5520-48W switches enables businesses to optimize network performance, maintain service level agreements, and deliver a superior user experience.

VLAN Support

The VLAN support feature of the 5520-48W switches enables businesses to segment their network into multiple virtual networks, improving security and network performance. VLANs allow administrators to isolate traffic within specific groups, preventing unauthorized access and reducing the impact of broadcast storms. The VLAN support offered by the 5520-48W switches facilitates efficient network management and enhances overall network security.

IGMP Snooping

The IGMP snooping feature of the 5520-48W switches allows for efficient handling of multicast traffic in a network. IGMP snooping enables the switches to analyze Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) messages and intelligently forward multicast traffic only to devices that have requested it. This reduces unnecessary network traffic and optimizes bandwidth utilization, resulting in improved network performance and reduced congestion.

Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Support

The STP support feature of the 5520-48W switches ensures network stability and prevents network loops in a redundant network topology. The switches use the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) to create a loop-free path by blocking redundant links, thus preventing broadcast storms and ensuring uninterrupted network operation. The STP support offered by the 5520-48W switches enhances network reliability and minimizes the risk of network outages caused by loops.