EXTREME NETWORKS 5520-24X-ACDC-BASE-TAA – Layer 3 Universal Ethernet Switch

Overview

The EXTREME NETWORKS 5520-24X-ACDC-BASE-TAA is an enterprise-grade, TAA-compliant 10 Gigabit aggregation and core edge switch custom-engineered for secure federal networks, high-density data centers, and modern campus infrastructure backbones. This universal hardware platform resolves architectural inflexibility by supporting dual-persona firmware initialization, enabling network engineers to deploy either Switch Engine (EXOS) or Fabric Engine (VOSS) operating environments upon setup. It establishes absolute operational and procurement readiness for government agencies, military deployments, and compliance-restricted enterprise networks requiring Trade Agreements Act validation.

The hardware infrastructure centers on a 1RU fixed chassis equipped with 24 unpopulated 100M/1G/10Gb SFP+ fiber access ports optimized for high-bandwidth downlinks. This specific ACDC-BASE variant is engineered as a highly adaptable power-agnostic model, configured with dual open, hot-swappable modular power supply bays that support synchronous or redundant combinations of AC and DC power plants. For high-speed horizontal scaling and resilience, the rear panel incorporates 2 unpopulated 100Gb QSFP28 stacking ports capable of driving a 200 Gbps aggregate stacking loop across up to eight chassis elements, while a front-facing Versatile Interface Module (VIM) slot supports modular uplink acceleration cards.

Designed for zero-trust architectures, the switch natively coordinates with ExtremeCloud IQ and Extreme Platform ONE for automated cloud-managed configuration provisioning and remote telemetry without on-site command-line intervention. Hardware-enforced IEEE 802.1AE MACsec 256-bit encryption runs natively across the access ports and optional VIM uplinks, securing point-to-point physical links against active interception. Avoid utilizing this system in remote edge deployments that require direct copper-based IEEE 802.3bt PoE endpoint delivery without external injectors, or within unventilated equipment racks where the default front-to-back airflow parameters are restricted.

Key Features

• TAA-compliant architecture ensures total procurement adherence for government networks.

• Dual-persona boot support allows native execution of EXOS or VOSS software.

• 24 high-density SFP+ bays deliver dedicated wire-speed 10Gbps fiber aggregation.

• Dual modular power bays allow custom, hot-swappable AC/DC power provisioning.

• 200Gb QSFP28 stacking merges up to eight nodes into one managed entity.