Extreme Networks’ Virtual Services Platform (VSP) 7400 Series are space-efficient, high-performance core and aggregation switches that deliver wire-speed 100Gb and 25Gb Ethernet connectivity. Below is a detailed product description of the Extreme Networks VSP7400-48Y:
Product Overview
The Extreme Networks VSP7400-48Y is a high-performance core and aggregation switch within the VSP 7400 Series. It features a compact 1U form factor, supports a wide range of interface speeds from 1Gb to 100Gb, and offers flexible deployment options, such as core and aggregation or spine and leaf high-density architectures. The VSP7400-48Y supports Extreme Fabric Connect technology, simplifying network provisioning and reducing operational burdens on network and IT teams. With a switching capacity of up to 4.0 Tbps and a forwarding rate of 971 million packets per second, it provides reliable connectivity and efficient data transfer capabilities. Its MAC address table can accommodate up to 160,000 entries, making it suitable for large-scale deployments. The switch integrates Extreme’s Integrated Application Hosting, leveraging hardware and software to run onboard applications without impacting switch or network performance. This enables organizations to deploy guest VMs for third-party or custom applications, enhancing network visibility and performance while reducing operational costs. Managed by ExtremeCloud IQ and ExtremeCloud IQ — Site Engine, it offers centralized switch management, providing a consolidated view of users, devices, and applications across wired and wireless networks. The VSP7400-48Y provides a high-performance solution for networking needs, helping businesses build efficient, reliable, and secure network infrastructures to enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness.
Technical Specifications
Manufacturer: Extreme Networks
Product Type: Aggregation or leaf switch
Number of Ports: 48 x 25Gb SFP28 ports, 8 x 40/100Gb QSFP28 uplink ports
Switching Capacity: 4.0 Tbps
Forwarding Rate: 971 Mpps
Average Latency: 800 ns
MAC Address Table: Up to 160,000 entries
Port-based VLANs: 4,059
MSTP Instances: 64
LACP Links per Group: 8 active
ARP Entries: Up to 56,000
IP Routes: Up to 16,000
RIP Interfaces: 200
OSPF Interfaces: 512
BGP Peers: 256
VRF Instances: Up to 256
IGMP Interfaces: 4,059
PIM Active Interfaces: 128
MLD Interfaces: 4,059
IP Multicast Streams: 6,000
Fabric Connect MAC Addresses: 80,000
NNI Interfaces/Adjacencies: Up to 256
BEB Nodes per VSN: 2,000
BCB/BEB Nodes per Region: 2,000
L2 Virtual Service Networks: 4,000
L3 Virtual Service Networks: Up to 256
IP Shortcut Routes: IPv4 up to 16,000, IPv6 7,500
L2 Multicast Virtual Service Networks: 2,000
L3 Multicast Virtual Service Networks: 256
ACL non-IPv6: 512 Ingress and 254 Egress
ACL IPv6: 384 Ingress and 256 Egress
IPv4 ACE (Ingress): 768 each for Security and QoS (total of 1,536)
IPv4 ACE (Egress): 783
IPv6 ACE (Ingress): 768
IPv6 ACE (Egress): 511
Egress Port Shaper Granularity: 1Mbps to 100Gbps per port
CPU: 8-core
Memory: 16GB DDR4 ECC
Storage: 128GB SSD
Power Supply: Internal 750W AC/DC power supply (up to 2 PSUs)
Fan Tray: 6 fan modules (5+1 redundancy)
Dimensions: 44.0 cm W x 53.2 cm D x 4.3 cm H (17.3 in W x 20.9 in D x 1.7 in H)
Weight: 7.42 kg (16.4 lb) without PSU, 9.07 kg (20.0 lb) with single PSU
Product Type: Aggregation or leaf switch
Number of Ports: 48 x 25Gb SFP28 ports, 8 x 40/100Gb QSFP28 uplink ports
Switching Capacity: 4.0 Tbps
Forwarding Rate: 971 Mpps
Average Latency: 800 ns
MAC Address Table: Up to 160,000 entries
Port-based VLANs: 4,059
MSTP Instances: 64
LACP Links per Group: 8 active
ARP Entries: Up to 56,000
IP Routes: Up to 16,000
RIP Interfaces: 200
OSPF Interfaces: 512
BGP Peers: 256
VRF Instances: Up to 256
IGMP Interfaces: 4,059
PIM Active Interfaces: 128
MLD Interfaces: 4,059
IP Multicast Streams: 6,000
Fabric Connect MAC Addresses: 80,000
NNI Interfaces/Adjacencies: Up to 256
BEB Nodes per VSN: 2,000
BCB/BEB Nodes per Region: 2,000
L2 Virtual Service Networks: 4,000
L3 Virtual Service Networks: Up to 256
IP Shortcut Routes: IPv4 up to 16,000, IPv6 7,500
L2 Multicast Virtual Service Networks: 2,000
L3 Multicast Virtual Service Networks: 256
ACL non-IPv6: 512 Ingress and 254 Egress
ACL IPv6: 384 Ingress and 256 Egress
IPv4 ACE (Ingress): 768 each for Security and QoS (total of 1,536)
IPv4 ACE (Egress): 783
IPv6 ACE (Ingress): 768
IPv6 ACE (Egress): 511
Egress Port Shaper Granularity: 1Mbps to 100Gbps per port
CPU: 8-core
Memory: 16GB DDR4 ECC
Storage: 128GB SSD
Power Supply: Internal 750W AC/DC power supply (up to 2 PSUs)
Fan Tray: 6 fan modules (5+1 redundancy)
Dimensions: 44.0 cm W x 53.2 cm D x 4.3 cm H (17.3 in W x 20.9 in D x 1.7 in H)
Weight: 7.42 kg (16.4 lb) without PSU, 9.07 kg (20.0 lb) with single PSU
Main Features and Advantages
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High Performance and Large Capacity: The VSP7400-48Y delivers a switching capacity of up to 4.0 Tbps and a forwarding rate of 971 million packets per second. Its MAC address table can hold up to 160,000 entries, making it suitable for large-scale network environments. It ensures smooth data transmission even during peak traffic periods, meeting the demands of modern network environments for high bandwidth and low latency.
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Flexible Interface Configuration: Equipped with 48 SFP28 ports and 8 QSFP28 uplink ports, the SFP28 ports support data rates of 1Gb/s, 10Gb/s, and 25Gb/s, while the QSFP28 uplink ports support speeds of 40Gb/s and 100Gb/s. This wide range of interface speeds provides flexible connectivity options to meet diverse network requirements.
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Advanced Fabric Connect Technology: Supporting Extreme Fabric Connect technology, the VSP7400-48Y simplifies network provisioning and reduces operational burdens on network and IT teams. It enables the creation of a Layer 2 and Layer 3 virtualized network, allowing instant propagation of service attributes across the network fabric. This enhances network flexibility and scalability.
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Integrated Application Hosting: The switch integrates Extreme’s Integrated Application Hosting feature, utilizing hardware and software to run onboard applications without impacting switch or network performance. Organizations can deploy guest VMs for third-party or custom applications, enhancing network visibility and performance while reducing operational costs.
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Comprehensive Management and Monitoring: Managed by ExtremeCloud IQ and ExtremeCloud IQ — Site Engine, the VSP7400-48Y offers centralized switch management. It provides a consolidated view of users, devices, and applications across wired and wireless networks. Simple on-box management via a web-based GUI and a generic CLI for manual configuration are available. Features like zero-touch provisioning enable quick deployment of new switches, while detailed views of devices, ports, and users improve inventory and network topology management.
Application Fields
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Data Centers: As a high-performance core and aggregation switch, the VSP7400-48Y is well-suited for data center networks. It provides high-speed connectivity for servers and storage devices, supports high-density virtualization environments, and meets the demands of cloud computing and big data applications. Its high bandwidth and low latency characteristics ensure efficient data transmission and processing within data centers.
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Enterprise Networks: In enterprise networks, the VSP7400-48Y serves as a core or aggregation switch, connecting branch offices and various departments. It supports enterprise applications such as video conferencing, VoIP, and large-scale data transfers. Its rich features and high performance help enterprises build efficient and reliable network infrastructures to enhance operational efficiency.
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Campus Networks: In campus network environments, the VSP7400-48Y provides high-speed network access for teaching, research, and administrative departments. Its flexible interface configuration and advanced features meet the diverse network requirements of campuses. It supports high-density device connections and large-scale data transmission, ensuring smooth network operations for teaching, research, and management activities.
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Service Provider Networks: For service providers, the VSP7400-48Y can be deployed as a core or aggregation switch in their networks. It supports a wide range of interface speeds and large-scale user access, meeting the demands of service providers for high bandwidth and high reliability. Its advanced features and management capabilities help service providers deliver high-quality network services to customers.
Related Products
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VSP7400-32C: A core or spine switch with 32 100Gb QSFP28 ports. It shares the same series and platform as the VSP7400-48Y, featuring a compact 1U form factor and non-blocking wire-speed design. It supports Extreme Fabric Connect technology and is suitable for core and spine architectures in data centers and enterprise networks.
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VSP7400-48Y-8C-AC-F: A variant of the VSP7400-48Y with a single 750W AC power supply and six fans. It offers front-to-back airflow and shares the same high-performance characteristics and interface configuration as the VSP7400-48Y. It provides a flexible power supply option for users.
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VSP7400-48Y-8C-AC-R: Another variant of the VSP7400-48Y, featuring a single 750W AC power supply and six fans. It supports back-to-front airflow, offering users a different airflow direction option. It shares the same performance and interface configuration as the VSP7400-48Y.
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VSP7400-48Y-8C-DC-F: A variant of the VSP7400-48Y with a single 750W DC power supply and six fans. It supports front-to-back airflow, providing a DC power supply option for users. It matches the performance and interface configuration of the VSP7400-48Y.
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VSP7400-48Y-8C-DC-R: A variant of the VSP7400-48Y with a single 750W DC power supply and six fans. It supports back-to-front airflow, offering users a DC power supply option with a different airflow direction. It shares the same performance and interface configuration as the VSP7400-48Y.
Installation and Maintenance
Preparations Before Installation: Before installing the Extreme Networks VSP7400-48Y, ensure the installation site meets the switch’s environmental requirements, such as temperature, humidity, and dust levels. Prepare the necessary tools and equipment, such as a rack, screws, and a power cord. Verify that the switch’s firmware version is compatible with the intended network environment.
Maintenance Suggestions: Regularly clean the VSP7400-48Y to remove dust and dirt from the surface and ports, ensuring proper heat dissipation and stable operation. Monitor the switch’s status in real time using network management software to promptly detect and resolve issues. Perform regular firmware updates to enhance performance and security. Store spare parts such as power supplies and interface cards to address potential failures swiftly.
Product Assurance
Our company provides a one-year quality warranty for the Extreme Networks VSP7400-48Y, covering hardware failures caused by non-human factors. During the warranty period, if the product exhibits abnormal performance or functional failures, we will offer replacement services. For discontinued models or urgent needs, leveraging our global supply chain network, we can swiftly respond to customer demands for scarce spare parts. We provide reliable services to support the continuous and stable operation of industrial systems. As a leading enterprise in the industrial control industry since 2007, we are committed to delivering high-quality products and services to meet customer needs. Our extensive inventory of industrial control spare parts, including popular and discontinued models, ensures we can promptly fulfill customer requirements. With our supply chain advantages and large stock levels, we are equipped to address customers’ urgent needs for spare parts.
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