Product Overview
The Extreme X590-24X-1Q-2C is a high-performance, fixed-configuration aggregation switch that sits at the convergence layer of modern industrial and enterprise networks. Part of the proven Extreme X590 Series, it blends 24 multigigabit 10 GbE SFP+ ports with two native 40 GbE QSFP+ uplinks and an additional 100 GbE QSFP28 port for future-proof scalability. Whether you are collapsing multiple plant-floor rings into a single control-room node or extending a campus backbone to a remote substation, the Extreme X590-24X-1Q-2C delivers wire-speed forwarding, sub-microsecond latency, and hardware-accelerated Layer 2–4 services in a compact 1 RU form factor. On-chip policy enforcement and MACsec encryption make it equally attractive to OT engineers who must isolate real-time I/O traffic and IT administrators who need secure, policy-driven segmentation without external firewalls.
The Extreme X590-24X-1Q-2C is a high-performance, fixed-configuration aggregation switch that sits at the convergence layer of modern industrial and enterprise networks. Part of the proven Extreme X590 Series, it blends 24 multigigabit 10 GbE SFP+ ports with two native 40 GbE QSFP+ uplinks and an additional 100 GbE QSFP28 port for future-proof scalability. Whether you are collapsing multiple plant-floor rings into a single control-room node or extending a campus backbone to a remote substation, the Extreme X590-24X-1Q-2C delivers wire-speed forwarding, sub-microsecond latency, and hardware-accelerated Layer 2–4 services in a compact 1 RU form factor. On-chip policy enforcement and MACsec encryption make it equally attractive to OT engineers who must isolate real-time I/O traffic and IT administrators who need secure, policy-driven segmentation without external firewalls.
Technical Specifications
Parameter | Value
Product Model | X590-24X-1Q-2C
Manufacturer | Extreme Networks
Product Type | Fixed Aggregation Switch
Port Configuration | 24 × 10 GbE SFP+, 2 × 40 GbE QSFP+, 1 × 100 GbE QSFP28
Switching Capacity | 960 Gbps
Forwarding Rate | 714 Mpps
Latency | < 1 µs (64-byte packets)
Buffer | 9 MB dynamic shared memory
MAC Table Size | 128 K entries
IPv4/IPv6 Routes | 64 K / 32 K
Power Supply | Dual 550 W hot-swappable AC (1+1 redundancy)
Typical Power Draw | 180 W (without optics)
Cooling | Redundant, hot-swappable fans (side-to-side airflow)
Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +45 °C
Dimensions (W × D × H) | 440 × 460 × 44 mm (1 RU)
Mounting | 19″ EIA rack, four-post rail kit included
Parameter | Value
Product Model | X590-24X-1Q-2C
Manufacturer | Extreme Networks
Product Type | Fixed Aggregation Switch
Port Configuration | 24 × 10 GbE SFP+, 2 × 40 GbE QSFP+, 1 × 100 GbE QSFP28
Switching Capacity | 960 Gbps
Forwarding Rate | 714 Mpps
Latency | < 1 µs (64-byte packets)
Buffer | 9 MB dynamic shared memory
MAC Table Size | 128 K entries
IPv4/IPv6 Routes | 64 K / 32 K
Power Supply | Dual 550 W hot-swappable AC (1+1 redundancy)
Typical Power Draw | 180 W (without optics)
Cooling | Redundant, hot-swappable fans (side-to-side airflow)
Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +45 °C
Dimensions (W × D × H) | 440 × 460 × 44 mm (1 RU)
Mounting | 19″ EIA rack, four-post rail kit included
Key Features and Benefits
At the heart of the X590-24X-1Q-2C is Extreme’s ASIC-driven architecture that delivers consistent low latency regardless of packet size or table utilization. This deterministic performance is critical when the switch is aggregating synchronized motion control, high-speed vision systems, and SCADA telemetry on the same fabric. Eight hardware QoS queues per port, coupled with 512 ingress/egress policy maps, allow granular traffic shaping without CPU intervention, ensuring that a burst of historian data never starves protective relay packets.
At the heart of the X590-24X-1Q-2C is Extreme’s ASIC-driven architecture that delivers consistent low latency regardless of packet size or table utilization. This deterministic performance is critical when the switch is aggregating synchronized motion control, high-speed vision systems, and SCADA telemetry on the same fabric. Eight hardware QoS queues per port, coupled with 512 ingress/egress policy maps, allow granular traffic shaping without CPU intervention, ensuring that a burst of historian data never starves protective relay packets.
The 960 Gbps switching fabric gives teams room to grow: start with 1 Gb SFP optics for legacy PLCs, migrate to 10 Gb SFP+ as new controllers are added, and retain the 40 Gb uplinks for ring redundancy or data-center hand-off. The extra 100 GbE port future-proofs the X590-24X-1Q-2C for emerging applications such as 8 K machine-vision streams or large-scale AI analytics clusters. Dual AC power supplies and N+1 fan redundancy provide 99.999 % availability, while front-to-back airflow aligns cleanly with hot-aisle/cold-aisle designs in both server rooms and control houses. Finally, Extreme Fabric Attach automates VLAN and policy provisioning when the switch is connected to an Extreme Fabric-enabled core, cutting commissioning time from hours to minutes.
Application Scenarios
In a refinery turnaround project, the X590-24X-1Q-2C is installed in the central control building to aggregate eight redundant plant-floor rings, each running at 10 Gb. The two 40 Gb QSFP+ uplinks form a resilient MLAG pair to the core, while the 100 Gb port is reserved for real-time analytics streaming to an on-premises historian. In a smart-grid substation, the same switch powers and connects 24 IEC 61850 merging units over 10 Gb fiber, uplinks to a regional control center via 40 Gb, and uses MACsec to encrypt all GOOSE messages. Discrete manufacturers deploy the X590-24X-1Q-2C in spine-leaf topologies for intra-bay communications, leveraging its deep buffers to absorb bursty vision data without dropping safety packets.
In a refinery turnaround project, the X590-24X-1Q-2C is installed in the central control building to aggregate eight redundant plant-floor rings, each running at 10 Gb. The two 40 Gb QSFP+ uplinks form a resilient MLAG pair to the core, while the 100 Gb port is reserved for real-time analytics streaming to an on-premises historian. In a smart-grid substation, the same switch powers and connects 24 IEC 61850 merging units over 10 Gb fiber, uplinks to a regional control center via 40 Gb, and uses MACsec to encrypt all GOOSE messages. Discrete manufacturers deploy the X590-24X-1Q-2C in spine-leaf topologies for intra-bay communications, leveraging its deep buffers to absorb bursty vision data without dropping safety packets.
Related Models
X590-48T-1Q-2C – 48 × 1/2.5/5 Gb RJ-45 with same uplinks for copper-dense environments
X590-24X-1Q – Earlier model without the 100 Gb uplink
X690-48T-2Q-4C – Next-gen chassis with 25 Gb downlinks and 100 Gb uplinks
X465-24W – Compact 24-port PoE++ switch for edge connectivity
X440-G2-24x-10G4X – Cost-effective 10 Gb aggregation for smaller plants
X590-48T-1Q-2C – 48 × 1/2.5/5 Gb RJ-45 with same uplinks for copper-dense environments
X590-24X-1Q – Earlier model without the 100 Gb uplink
X690-48T-2Q-4C – Next-gen chassis with 25 Gb downlinks and 100 Gb uplinks
X465-24W – Compact 24-port PoE++ switch for edge connectivity
X440-G2-24x-10G4X – Cost-effective 10 Gb aggregation for smaller plants
Installation and Maintenance
Plan rack space so that intake vents on the X590-24X-1Q-2C face the cold aisle; leave at least 150 mm clearance on both sides for fan replacement. Attach the supplied four-post rails, torque to 9 N·m, and verify earth continuity to the facility ground. For dual-feed redundancy, connect both IEC C14 inlets to separate UPS circuits and confirm active/standby LED status. Configure the management IP via the console port, then enable ExtremeCloud IQ for zero-touch provisioning and ongoing telemetry.
Plan rack space so that intake vents on the X590-24X-1Q-2C face the cold aisle; leave at least 150 mm clearance on both sides for fan replacement. Attach the supplied four-post rails, torque to 9 N·m, and verify earth continuity to the facility ground. For dual-feed redundancy, connect both IEC C14 inlets to separate UPS circuits and confirm active/standby LED status. Configure the management IP via the console port, then enable ExtremeCloud IQ for zero-touch provisioning and ongoing telemetry.
Quarterly, verify that both power supplies show green LEDs and record the fan tachometer via SNMP; any delta >10 % warrants immediate replacement. Optics should be cleaned with lint-free swabs and inspected for dust caps left in place. Firmware upgrades can be staged in-service using ISSU; schedule them during planned shutdown windows to avoid impacting time-critical loops. With MTBF >300 000 h, field-replaceable fans (FRU) and power supplies are the only user-serviceable parts, and Extreme recommends keeping a cold-spare of each on site.
Product Warranty
Every X590-24X-1Q-2C ships with a one-year advance-replacement warranty from Xiamen Xiongba E-commerce Co., Ltd. Should hardware failure occur, we cross-ship a tested unit within 24 hours and cover return freight. Lifetime firmware updates and 24×7 multilingual technical support are included, underscoring our confidence in the switch’s reliability and our commitment to uninterrupted plant operations.
Every X590-24X-1Q-2C ships with a one-year advance-replacement warranty from Xiamen Xiongba E-commerce Co., Ltd. Should hardware failure occur, we cross-ship a tested unit within 24 hours and cover return freight. Lifetime firmware updates and 24×7 multilingual technical support are included, underscoring our confidence in the switch’s reliability and our commitment to uninterrupted plant operations.
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