Data Sheet

Extreme 7520
Universal Aggregation/Core
Switch Platform

Highlights
• High-performance, fixed-form
switches for leaf, spine, aggregation, or
core applications
• Universal dual-persona hardware allows
user choice of switch operating systems
• ExtremeCloud IQ™ and ExtremeCloud
IQ - Site Engine for powerful, secure
and easy to use cloud-based network
management. The Extreme 7520 are purpose-built 48-port 10Gb and 48-port
• Fabric Connect for automated 25Gb switches designed for high-performance aggregation and
network operations, simplified network core applications. As a universal hardware platform, the 7520
provisioning and enhanced security provides end-to-end secure network segmentation, in addition
• 1-year free ExtremeCloud IQ Pilot to advanced policy capabilities, with a user-selectable choice of
subscription included with each 7520 Extreme’s flagship switch operating systems. This makes the 7520
system
a uniquely flexible platform that can be deployed in a variety of
aggregation and core environments.
Key Hardware Features
• Two models – 48 x 1/10/25G + 8 x 40G/ The Extreme 7520 network hardware platform enables
100G (fiber) and 48 x 1/10G copper organizations to design networks that accommodate a variety of
connectivity + 6 x 40G/100G uplink
applications and east-west traffic patterns. With its high-density
options in a fixed 1U form factor
scale-out architecture, leading power efficiency, and airflow options,
• AC and DC power options
the 7520 platform delivers a cost-effective solution that optimizes
• Back-to-front and front-to-back airflow power, cooling, and equipment room space, wherever your network
options
operating center might be.
• Up to 8-unit stacking
• Integrated Application Hosting Two models of the 7520 are available.
enables 3rd-party applications without 7520-48XT
impacting switch performance
• 48 x 1Gb/10Gb 10GBaseT copper ports
• Non-blocking, wire-speed design
• 6 x 40Gb/100Gb QSFP28 fiber ports

7520-48Y
• 48 x 1Gb/10Gb/25Gb SFP28 fiber ports
• 8 x 40Gb/100Gb QSFP28 fiber ports

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 Universal Hardware Platform High-Performance Stacking
The 7520 Series comes with a dual-persona capability Two of the 7520’s QSFP28 uplink ports can be used
allowing user choice of the switch operating system for high-speed 400Gb stacking when running Switch
(OS). Either the Switch Engine (EXOS) or Fabric Engine (EXOS). Up to eight systems can be stacked
Engine (VOSS) persona can be enabled on 7520 using qualified direct attach cables and/or optical
hardware models. The desired persona can be transceivers. (Note: Stacking is not supported when
selected at start-up or changed at a later stage. Once running Fabric Engine (VOSS)).
selected, the 7520 assumes the features/capabilities
of the selected OS.

7520 persona activation can be done manually at

boot-up, including via the system CLI. Or, it can be
automated by pre-provisioning the 7520 persona
in ExtremeCloud IQ. When first booted, the 7520
automatically connects to ExtremeCloud IQ to find Management
its persona. The pre-provisioned OS persona is then
The 7520 can be managed by ExtremeCloudTM IQ
remotely enabled on the 7520 system – eliminating
and ExtremeCloud IQ-Site Engine for comprehensive
the need for manual selection.
unified management with a consolidated view of users,
devices and applications across wired and wireless
networks. (NOTE: Each 7520 unit also includes a 1-year
free ExtremeCloud IQ Pilot subscription.)

Zero-touch provisioning from ExtremeCloud IQ lets

one quickly bring new 7520 switches online as well
Ethernet Fabric Services as enable the selection of the operating system (OS)
persona. Alternatively, 7520 on-box management can
The 7520 supports a variety of Ethernet Fabric
be done manually via a web-based GUI or generic CLI.
services, including Extreme’s Fabric Connect when
running Fabric Engine (VOSS) and Extreme’s IP
Fabric when running Switch Engine (EXOS). It also
supports Fabric Attach for automated connection to
either Layer 2 or Layer 3 fabric services. Extreme’s
Fabric Connect and IP Fabric on the 7520 enable
the creation of virtualized networks that automate
network operations, simplify network provisioning,
and enhance security, all while reducing the strain on
network and IT personnel.

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Switch Specifications
Model 7520-48Y 7520-48XT

• 48 1/10/25GbE SFP28 ports • 48 1/10GbE 10GBaseT ports

• 8 40/100GbE QSFP28 ports • 6 40/100GbE QSFP28 ports
Ports • 1x Serial console port RJ-45 • 1x Serial console port RJ-45
• 1x 10/100/1000BASE-T out -of-band management port • 1x 10/100/1000BASE-T out -of-band management port
• USB Type A storage port • USB Type A storage port

• Modular 800W AC power supply (up to two PSUs) • Modular 800W AC power supply (up to two PSUs)
Power Supplies • Modular 800W DC power supply (up to two PSUs) • Modular 800W DC power supply (up to two PSUs)
• Front to Back and Back to Front airflow options • Front to Back and Back to Front airflow options

• 6 fan modules • 6 fan modules

Fan Modules
• Front -Back and Back-Front airflow options • Front -Back and Back-Front airflow options

Dimensions • 17.3in W/21.24in D/1.7in H (44.0cm/53.95cm/4.3cm) • 17.3in W/20.9in D/1.7in H (44.0cm/53.2cm/4.3cm

• 16.71 lb (7.58 kg) no PSU / 22.29 lb (10.11 kg) with two AC • 16.34 lb (7.41 kg) no PSU / 20.88 lb (9.47 kg) with two AC
Weight
PSUs (-F and -R models) PSUs (-F and -R models)(edited)

• Line rate 4Tbps Switching Capacity (2Tbps ingress, 2Tbps • Line rate 2.16 Tbps Switching Capacity (1.08Tbps ingress,
egress) 1.08Tbps egress)
Performance
• Average Latency: 800 ns • Average Latency: 2,400 ns
• Forwarding rate: 1000 Mpps • Forwarding rate: 1000 Mpps

• 8-core Processor • 8-core Processor

CPU Memory • 16GB DDR4 ECC memory • 16GB DDR4 ECC memory
• 128GB SSD memory • 128GB SSD memory

Packet Buffers • 32MB • 32MB

AC/DC, one fan failed, front-to-back: AC/DC, one fan failed, front-to-back:
• 0°C (32°F) to 50°C (122°F) at sea level; • 0°C (32°F) to 50°C (122°F) at sea level;
Environmental
• 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F) up to 3000 m (10,000 ft) • 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F) up to 3000 m (10,000 ft)
Operating
AC/DC, one fan failed, back-to-front: AC/DC, one fan failed, back-to-front:
Conditions
• 0°C (32°F) to 45°C (113°F) at sea level; • 0°C (32°F) to 45°C (113°F) at sea level;
• 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F) up to 3000 m (10,000 ft) • 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F) up to 3000 m (10,000 ft)

Power and Heat Dissipation

Minimum Heat Dissipation Minimum Power Maximum Heat Dissipation Maximum Power
Switch Model (BTU/hr) Consumption (Watts) (BTU/hr) (Fans high, Consumption (Watts) (Fans
(Idle, no ports linked) (Idle, no ports linked) all ports 100% traffic) high, all ports 100% traffic)
7520-48Y AC 553 BTU/hr 167W 1600 BTU/hr 469W

7520-48Y DC 553 BTU/hr 167W 1600 BTU/hr 469W

7520-48XT AC 642 BTU/hr 194W 1225 BTU/hr 359W

7520-48XT DC 642 BTU/hr 194W 1225 BTU/hr 359W

Power Supply Specifications

800W AC PSU 800W DC PSU
XN-ACPWR-800W-F/R XN-DCPWR-800W-F/R
3.15in W x 1.57in H x 8.11in D 3.15in W x 1.57in H x 8.11in D
Dimensions
(8.0 cm x 4.0 cm x 20.6 cm)800 (8.0 cm x 4.0 cm x 20.6 cm)800

Weight 1.79 lb (0.81 kg) 1.85 lb (0.85 kg)

Voltage Input Range 100 -140 VAC/20 0 -240 VAC -48 to -60 VDC

Line Frequency Range 50 – 60 HZ N/A

PSU Input Socket IEC 320 C14 Terminal Block

PSU Output Cord IEC 320 C13 N/A

Operating Conditions 0o – 55o C operation 0o – 55o C operation

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Environmental EMI/EMC Standards
Environmental Specifications North American EMC for ITE
EEN/ETSI 300 019-2-1 v2.1.2 - Class 1.2 Storage FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Class A (USA)
EN/ETSI 300 019-2-2 v2.1.2 - Class 2.3 Transportation ICES-003 Class A (Canada)
EN/ETSI 300 019-2-3 v2.1.2 - Class 3.1e Operational
European EMC Standards
EN/ETSI 300 753 (1997-10) - Acoustic Noise
EN 55032 Class A
ASTM D3580 Random Vibration Unpackaged 1.5 G
EN 55024

Environmental Compliance EN 61000-3-2,2014 (Harmonics)

EU RoHS - 2011/65/EU EN 61000-3-3 2013 (Flicker)
EU WEEE - 2012/19/EU EN 300 386 (EMC Telecommunications)
EU REACH – Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Reporting 2014/30/EU EMC Directive
China RoHS - SJ/T 11363-2006
International EMC Certifications
Taiwan RoHS - CNS 15663(2013.7)
CISPR 32, Class A (International Emissions)

Environmental Operating Conditions AS/NZS CISPR32

Temp: 0° C to 50° C (32° F to 122° F) CISPR 24 Class A (International Immunity)
Humidity: 10% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing IEC 61000-4-2/EN 61000-4-2 Electrostatic Discharge, 8kV Contact, 15 kV Air,
Criteria B
Altitude: 0 to 3,000 meters (9,850 feet)
IEC 61000-4-3/EN 61000-4-3 Radiated Immunity 10V/m, Criteria A
Shock (half sine) 30m/s2 (3G), 11ms, 60 shocks
IEC 61000-4-4/EN 61000-4-4 Transient Burst, 2 kV, Criteria B
Random vibration: 3 to 500 Hz at 1.5 G rms
IEC 61000-4-5/EN 61000-4-5 Surge, 2 kV L-L, 2 kV L-G, Level 3, Criteria B
Packaging and Storage Specifications IEC 61000-4-6 Conducted Immunity, 0.15-80 MHz, 10V/rms, 80%AM (1kHz),
Temp: -40° C to 70° C (-40° F to 158° F) Criteria A
Humidity: 10% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing IEC/EN 61000-4-11 Power Dips & Interruptions, >30%, 25 periods, Criteria C
Packaged Shock (half sine): 180 m/s2 (18 G), 6 ms, 600 shocks
Country Specific
Packaged Vibration: 5 to 62 Hz at velocity 5 mm/s, 62 to 500 Hz at 0.2 G
VCCI Class A (Japan Emissions)
Packaged Random Vibration: 5 to 20 Hz at 1.0 ASD w/–3 dB/oct. from 20 to
ACMA RCM (Australia Emissions)
200 Hz
CCC Mark (China)
Packaged Drop Height: 14 drops minimum on sides and corners at 42 inches
(<15 kg box) KCC Mark, EMC Approval (Korea)
BSMI (Taiwan)
Regulatory and Safety
Anatel (Brazil)
North American ITE
NoM (Mexico)
UL 60950-1
EAC (Russia, Belarus, Kazkhastan)
UL/CuL 62368-1 Listed
NRCS (South Africa)
CSA 22.2 No. 60950-1 2nd edition 2014 (Canada)
Complies with FCC 21CFR 1040.10 (U.S. Laser Safety) IEEE 802.3 Media Access Standards
CDRH Letter of Approval (US FDA Approval) IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T
IEEE 802.3ae 10GBASE-X
European ITE
IEEE 802.3 10GBASE-T (up to 100m using Cat6a cabling or better
EN 60950-1 2nd Edition
IEE 802.3by-2016 25Gb/s Operation
EN 62368-1
IEEE 802.3ba/802.3bm 40 GBASE-X and 100 GBASE-X
EN 60825-1Class 1 (Lasers Safety)
2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive

International ITE
CB Report & Certificate per IEC 60950-1
CB Report & Certificate IEC 62368-1
AS/NZS 60950-1 (Australia/New Zealand)

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Ordering Information
Part Number Product Name Description

7520 Systems

7520-48XT Extreme 7520-48XT Switch with two empty power supply slots, six empty fan slots, Ships with
7520-48XT-6C
Base System one 4-post rack mount kit. Supports 48 x 1G/10G copper ports and 6 x 40G/100G fiber ports

Extreme 7520-48XT Switch - Ships with two AC front-to-back airflow power supplies, six front-
7520-48XT with
7520-48XT-6C-AC-F to-back airflow fans, one 4-post rack mount kit. Supports 48 x 1G/10G copper ports and 6 x
front-to-back airflow
40G/100G fiber ports

Extreme 7520-48XT Switch - Ships with two AC back-to-front airflow power supplies, six back-
7520-48XT with
7520-48XT-6C-AC-R to-front airflow fans, one 4-post rack mount kit. Supports 48 x 1G/10G copper ports and 6 x
back-to-front airflow
40G/100G fiber ports

7520-48Y Extreme 7520-48Y Switch with two empty power supply slots, six empty fan slots, Ships with one
7520-48Y-8C
Base System 4-post rack mount kit. Supports 48 x 1G/10G/25G fiber ports and 8 x 40G/100G fiber ports

Extreme 7520-48Y Switch - Ships with two AC front-to-back airflow power supplies, six front-
7520-48Y with
7520-48Y-8C-AC-F to-back airflow fans, one 4-post rack mount kit. Supports 48 x 1G/10G/25G fiber ports and 8 x
front-to-back airflow
40G/100G fiber ports

Extreme 7520-48Y Switch - Ships with two AC back-to-front airflow power supplies, six back-
7520-48Y with
7520-48Y-8C-AC-R to-front airflow fans, one 4-post rack mount kit. Supports 48 x 1G/10G/25G fiber ports and 8 x
back-to-front airflow
40G/100G fiber ports

Accessories

800W AC PSU
XN-ACPWR-800W-F AC 800W PSU, Front to Back Airflow for use in 7520, 7720
(Front-to-Back)

800W AC PSU
XN-ACPWR-800W-R AC 800W PSU, Back to Front Airflow for use in 7520, 7720
(Back-to-Front)

800W DC PSU
XN-DCPWR-800W-F DC 800W PSU, Front to Back Airflow for use in 7520, 7720
(Front-to-Back)

800W DC PSU
XN-DCPWR-800W-R DC 800W PSU, Back to Front Airflow for use in 7520, 7720
(Back-to-Front)

Fan Module Single Fan module Front to Back Airflow (also used in X695, VSP 7400, SLX 9150, SLX 9250, 7720,
XN-FAN-001-F
(Front-to-Back) 8520, and 8720)

Fan Module Single Fan module Back to Front Airflow (also used in X695, VSP 7400, SLX 9150, SLX 9250, 7720,
XN-FAN-001-R
(Back-to-Front) 8520, and 8720)

Software Licenses

Premier License for

7000-PRMR-LIC-P Extreme 7000 Premier Feature License (Includes Integrated Application Hosting)
7000 Series

Warranty Optics/Transceivers
The Extreme 7520 is covered under Extreme's 1 Year Warranty For a list of the optics/transceivers supported on the 7520 Series
policy. For warranty details, please visit: hardware, refer to our Extreme Optics Compatibility Tool at https://
http://www.extremenetworks.com/support/policies optics.extremenetworks.com.

Maintenance Services Power Cords

Extreme’s maintenance and support services with 100% in-sourced In support of Extreme Networks green initiatives, power cords are
engineering experts and over 90% first-person resolution ensure not included with the 7520, but can be ordered separately. They
efficient operation of your business-essential network. 24x7x365 should be specified at time of ordering.
phone support, advanced parts replacement, and on-site support
augment your staff with experienced resources that help you
mitigate critical network issues fast. Visit Extreme Maintenance
Services for more information.

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