Extreme Networks ExtremeSwitching 7720-32C Data Center Switch

The Extreme Networks ExtremeSwitching 7720-32C is a high-density 100GbE spine and leaf switch engineered for modern data center fabric deployments. Built on a non-blocking architecture, the 7720-32C delivers line-rate forwarding across all 32 QSFP28 ports, supporting 100GbE connections natively while also accommodating 40GbE and breakout configurations to 4x25GbE or 4x10GbE per port. The switch is designed to scale bandwidth-intensive east-west traffic patterns inherent in hyperconverged infrastructure, private cloud, and large-scale virtualization environments.

The 7720-32C runs Extreme Networks' ExtremeXOS network operating system, providing a consistent, programmable management plane with support for open standards including BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, VXLAN, and EVPN. These capabilities make the switch well-suited for building scalable overlay fabrics and IP-based spine-leaf architectures without proprietary lock-in. Integration with Extreme Management Center and support for REST APIs and Python automation enable streamlined provisioning and telemetry collection at scale.

Designed for continuous operation in demanding data center environments, the 7720-32C features redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules to support high-availability requirements. Its compact form factor and high port density make it an efficient choice for organizations seeking to maximize rack space utilization while delivering the switching capacity required by AI/ML workloads, storage networks, and large-scale server virtualization fabrics.

Ideal for

• Spine-layer switching in large-scale leaf-spine data center fabric architectures requiring non-blocking 100GbE interconnects
• VXLAN/EVPN overlay fabric deployments supporting multi-tenant private cloud and virtualized workload environments
• High-bandwidth east-west traffic aggregation for hyperconverged infrastructure clusters running VMware, Nutanix, or similar platforms
• AI and machine learning cluster interconnect providing low-latency, high-throughput switching between GPU servers and storage nodes
• Data center interconnect aggregation supporting breakout connectivity to 25GbE and 10GbE top-of-rack switches
• Network modernization programs replacing legacy chassis-based core switches with a scalable, open-standards spine tier

Technical specifications

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