Product Overview
The Extreme X650-24t is a 1U, Layer 3, top-of-rack switch engineered for data centres and high-performance industrial backbones that demand low-latency 10 GbE density and enterprise-grade resiliency. Built on the proven ExtremeXOS operating system, Extreme X650-24t delivers 24 wire-speed 10GBASE-T RJ-45 ports plus two SummitStack-V 128 Gbps stacking links and four 100/1000BASE-X SFP interfaces, all sharing the same compact footprint. This combination positions Extreme X650-24t as the aggregation tier between blade servers or ruggedised IPCs and the 40/100 GbE spine, supporting both legacy copper and emerging optical uplinks without forklift upgrades.
The Extreme X650-24t is a 1U, Layer 3, top-of-rack switch engineered for data centres and high-performance industrial backbones that demand low-latency 10 GbE density and enterprise-grade resiliency. Built on the proven ExtremeXOS operating system, Extreme X650-24t delivers 24 wire-speed 10GBASE-T RJ-45 ports plus two SummitStack-V 128 Gbps stacking links and four 100/1000BASE-X SFP interfaces, all sharing the same compact footprint. This combination positions Extreme X650-24t as the aggregation tier between blade servers or ruggedised IPCs and the 40/100 GbE spine, supporting both legacy copper and emerging optical uplinks without forklift upgrades.
What differentiates Extreme X650-24t from other 10 GbE switches is its modular VIM slot: the factory-included VIM1-SummitStack module allows up to eight units to be stacked into a single logical chassis, delivering 488 Gbps switching capacity and 363 Mpps forwarding with sub-2 µs latency—ideal for deterministic automation traffic such as time-sensitive OPC-UA telemetry or multicast video analytics. The switch also ships with the Advanced Edge license, unlocking policy-based QoS, dynamic ACLs, and MACsec encryption that protect control-system integrity against both network storms and cyber-intrusion.
Technical specifications
product models | X650-24t
Manufacturer | Extreme Networks
Product types | Layer 3 Stackable Switch
Port Configuration | 24 × 10GBASE-T (RJ-45) + 4 × 100/1000BASE-X SFP + 2 × SummitStack-V
Switching Capacity | 488 Gbps (with VIM1-SummitStack)
Forwarding Rate | 363 Mpps (with VIM1-SummitStack)
Latency | < 2 µs (64-byte frame)
Power Supply | Dual hot-swappable AC (100–240 V) or DC (48–60 V) options
Dimensions (W×D×H) | 440 mm × 660 mm × 44 mm (17.4 × 26 × 1.7 in)
Weight | 11.6 kg (25.57 lb)
Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +45 °C
product models | X650-24t
Manufacturer | Extreme Networks
Product types | Layer 3 Stackable Switch
Port Configuration | 24 × 10GBASE-T (RJ-45) + 4 × 100/1000BASE-X SFP + 2 × SummitStack-V
Switching Capacity | 488 Gbps (with VIM1-SummitStack)
Forwarding Rate | 363 Mpps (with VIM1-SummitStack)
Latency | < 2 µs (64-byte frame)
Power Supply | Dual hot-swappable AC (100–240 V) or DC (48–60 V) options
Dimensions (W×D×H) | 440 mm × 660 mm × 44 mm (17.4 × 26 × 1.7 in)
Weight | 11.6 kg (25.57 lb)
Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +45 °C
Main features and advantages
Converged copper backbone: every RJ-45 port on Extreme X650-24t auto-negotiates 100 Mb/s, 1 Gb/s, or 10 Gb/s, allowing plant engineers to migrate from legacy Gigabit links to 10 GbE without recabling.
Converged copper backbone: every RJ-45 port on Extreme X650-24t auto-negotiates 100 Mb/s, 1 Gb/s, or 10 Gb/s, allowing plant engineers to migrate from legacy Gigabit links to 10 GbE without recabling.
Stacking without compromise: SummitStack-V uses standard CAT6A or DAC cables to form a 128 Gbps virtual backplane, eliminating proprietary stacking modules and keeping spares interchangeable across multiple Extreme X650-24t units.
ExtremeXOS modular OS: the same codebase runs from edge to core, so policies, scripts, and ACLs written for Extreme X650-24t can be pushed to BlackDiamond or SLX chassis without syntax changes, slashing operational training time.
Hardware-accelerated security: MACsec-256 encryption and sFlow telemetry are executed in ASIC, leaving CPU cycles free for automation protocols like EtherNet/IP or PROFINET RT, ensuring deterministic response even under cyber-attack.
Energy-smart design: intelligent PHY power-down on unused ports plus variable-speed fans reduce power draw to as low as 185 W at 25 % load, translating into measurable OPEX savings in 24×7 industrial facilities.
Application fields
In oil-and-gas upstream facilities, Extreme X650-24t aggregates flow-computer traffic from wellhead RTUs onto a redundant ring, leveraging its 10GBASE-T reach to span 100 m over existing CAT6A cabling without costly fibre trenching. Semiconductor fabs deploy the switch inside clean-room racks to connect high-resolution wafer-inspection machines, exploiting sub-2 µs latency for real-time defect detection. At automotive assembly plants, Extreme X650-24t stacks eight units to create a single 192-port fabric that carries robot safety I/O, Andon systems, and plant-wide MES on isolated VLANs, while MACsec secures the link against IP theft. Power utilities use the DC-powered SKU inside substations to fan out IEC 61850 GOOSE messages, meeting IEEE 1613 class 2 environmental standards without external heaters.
In oil-and-gas upstream facilities, Extreme X650-24t aggregates flow-computer traffic from wellhead RTUs onto a redundant ring, leveraging its 10GBASE-T reach to span 100 m over existing CAT6A cabling without costly fibre trenching. Semiconductor fabs deploy the switch inside clean-room racks to connect high-resolution wafer-inspection machines, exploiting sub-2 µs latency for real-time defect detection. At automotive assembly plants, Extreme X650-24t stacks eight units to create a single 192-port fabric that carries robot safety I/O, Andon systems, and plant-wide MES on isolated VLANs, while MACsec secures the link against IP theft. Power utilities use the DC-powered SKU inside substations to fan out IEC 61850 GOOSE messages, meeting IEEE 1613 class 2 environmental standards without external heaters.
Related products
X650-24x swaps the 24 copper ports for 24 SFP+, ideal for fibre-only server pods.
X650-48t doubles copper density to 48 × 10GBASE-T in the same 1U form factor.
VIM1-10G8X adds eight 10 GbE SFP+ uplinks for high-speed core attachment.
VIM1-SummitStack512 quadruples stacking bandwidth to 512 Gbps for eight-switch rings.
X460-G2-24t offers 24 × 1/2.5 GbE with PoE++ for edge IoT aggregation at lower cost.
X650-24x swaps the 24 copper ports for 24 SFP+, ideal for fibre-only server pods.
X650-48t doubles copper density to 48 × 10GBASE-T in the same 1U form factor.
VIM1-10G8X adds eight 10 GbE SFP+ uplinks for high-speed core attachment.
VIM1-SummitStack512 quadruples stacking bandwidth to 512 Gbps for eight-switch rings.
X460-G2-24t offers 24 × 1/2.5 GbE with PoE++ for edge IoT aggregation at lower cost.
Installation and maintenance
Preparations before installation: reserve 1U space in a 19-inch rack with rear clearance of 152 mm for airflow; install grounding lugs to the facility’s single-point earth to protect Extreme X650-24t from ESD events common in automated conveyor environments. Verify that CAT6A or better cabling is certified to 500 MHz to guarantee 10 Gb/s over the full 100 m channel.
Preparations before installation: reserve 1U space in a 19-inch rack with rear clearance of 152 mm for airflow; install grounding lugs to the facility’s single-point earth to protect Extreme X650-24t from ESD events common in automated conveyor environments. Verify that CAT6A or better cabling is certified to 500 MHz to guarantee 10 Gb/s over the full 100 m channel.
Maintenance Suggestions: quarterly firmware updates via TFTP or ExtremeCloud IQ prevent CVE exposure; leverage the built-in sFlow collector to baseline traffic before adding new PLC clusters so anomalies in Extreme X650-24t performance can be spotted early. Keep spare SFP and VIM modules on site—our warehouse stocks them ready for next-day shipment—while dual power supplies can be swapped without downtime thanks to front-facing trays.
Product Assurance
Our company offers a one-year quality warranty service for Extreme X650-24t, covering hardware failures caused by non-human factors. During the warranty period, if the product shows abnormal performance or functional failure, we will provide replacement service. In addition, for discontinued models or urgent needs, relying on our global supply chain network, we can quickly respond to customers’ procurement demands for scarce spare parts, and provide reliable services to support the continuous and stable operation of industrial systems.
Our company offers a one-year quality warranty service for Extreme X650-24t, covering hardware failures caused by non-human factors. During the warranty period, if the product shows abnormal performance or functional failure, we will provide replacement service. In addition, for discontinued models or urgent needs, relying on our global supply chain network, we can quickly respond to customers’ procurement demands for scarce spare parts, and provide reliable services to support the continuous and stable operation of industrial systems.
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