Extreme Networks 5420F 48 Ports PoE++ Rack-Mountable Ethernet Switch

The Extreme Networks 5420F-16MW-32P-4XE is an Ethernet switch that equips modern enterprises with the speed, power delivery, and control needed for a fully digital workspace. It installs in a standard rack and provides 48 copper access ports: 16 ports operate at 2.5 Gbps and supply PoE++ power for high-draw devices such as Wi-Fi 6 access points, while 32 ports operate at 1 Gbps and deliver PoE+ power for phones, cameras, and sensors. Four front-facing SFP+ slots handle 1 Gbps or 10 Gbps fiber uplinks, letting you connect closets to the core without creating a bottleneck.

An 1862 watt PoE budget supports dense device deployments and removes the need for separate power bricks. Each port negotiates the precise wattage an endpoint needs, which streamlines installation and helps reduce ongoing energy costs.

The switch runs advanced Layer 3 protocols that keep inter-VLAN traffic local and fast. Built-in MACsec encryption secures links at wire speed, which is particularly valuable in healthcare, finance, and other environments that handle sensitive information.

When network demands grow, you can stack up to eight 5420F units into a single logical switch. Stacking delivers up to 304 Gbps of combined bandwidth and reduces management overhead by allowing one configuration point for the entire stack.

With its mix of multigigabit access, generous PoE capacity, and secure Layer 3 services, the 5420F-16MW-32P-4XE suits mid-size campuses, branch offices, retail floors, and any site that is rolling out bandwidth-hungry wireless or IoT devices.

• 48 access ports: 16 multigigabit PoE++ 2.5 G ports and 32 PoE+ 1 G ports
• 1862 watt total PoE budget for high-power and standard-power devices
• Four SFP+ uplinks support 1 G or 10 G fiber connections
• Support for stacking up to eight units with 304 Gbps aggregate bandwidth
• Layer 3 routing features with integrated MACsec link encryption
• Rack installation for easy integration into existing equipment racks