Extreme Networks 5420 Series Switch 5420F-48W

The Extreme Networks 5420F-48W is a fixed-configuration access layer switch purpose-built for organizations requiring extensive Power over Ethernet (PoE+) capability across a large number of ports. The platform delivers 48 × 1GbE PoE+ ports with 4 × 10GbE uplink ports, enabling simultaneous power and data delivery to IP phones, wireless access points, and networked IoT devices while maintaining sufficient backplane capacity for mixed-speed traffic aggregation. The 5420F-48W employs Extreme Networks' ExtremeXOS operating system, offering VLAN segmentation, quality-of-service (QoS) policies, and Layer 2 switching intelligence optimized for access-layer deployments without premium-tier licensing requirements.

Architecturally, the switch features a non-blocking fabric with 240 Gbps total switching capacity and 178.6 Mpps forwarding throughput, delivering consistent performance during simultaneous multi-port PoE device activation. The unit supports up to 4,000 MAC addresses and implements standard 802.1Q VLAN functionality with 802.1X port-based authentication for network access control. Power delivery is supplied via dual hot-swappable PSUs, each rated 1100W, providing redundancy and supporting full PoE+ budget allocation across the 48-port array without power negotiation constraints.

Launched in 2023-Q1, the 5420F-48W addresses the high-volume refresh cycles common in healthcare and education sectors where densely-populated device environments—campus telephone systems, interactive classroom displays, security cameras, and wireless infrastructure—require reliable standardized switching infrastructure. The fixed-port design eliminates module procurement complexity while maintaining operational simplicity through familiar CLI and web-based management interfaces compatible with existing Extreme Networks management ecosystems.

Ideal for

• Hospital campus wired infrastructure refresh: deploying unified IP telephony, wireless access points, and nursing workstations across multiple wards with centralized PoE power delivery
• University dormitory and classroom connectivity: supporting high-density VoIP phones, interactive displays, and student device connectivity in new building construction or legacy network replacement
• Healthcare clinic and urgent care network upgrades: replacing end-of-life access switches while maintaining PoE power for medical devices, security cameras, and badge readers
• Education district-wide technology refresh programs: bulk procurement for K-12 schools requiring standardized switching across buildings with integrated PoE for classroom equipment
• Enterprise multi-building campus consolidation: centralizing access layer switching for branch offices with telephone systems, environmental controls, and security infrastructure
• Secure network segmentation in regulated facilities: deploying VLAN and authentication policies to isolate clinical data networks, financial systems, and guest access on shared infrastructure

Technical specifications

Available from Omnixon Global. Submit an RFQ and our team will confirm configuration and availability for your order.