Extreme Networks ExtremeSwitching 8720 32-Port 400GbE Switch

The Extreme Networks ExtremeSwitching 8720 is a high-density 32-port 400GbE switch designed for next-generation data-center fabrics requiring extreme throughput and low-latency performance. Each port supports 400 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, delivering 12.8 Tbps of non-blocking fabric bandwidth—ideal for AI/ML clusters, HPC environments, and cloud-scale infrastructure demanding predictable, ultra-low-latency packet forwarding.

Architecturally optimized for leaf-spine deployments, the 8720-32D consolidates multiple legacy 100GbE or 200GbE switch ports into a single 1U form factor, reducing operational complexity and footprint in dense data centers. The platform integrates Extreme Networks' ExtremeCloud IQ for intelligent fabric visibility, telemetry, and operational automation across hybrid on-premises and cloud environments.

Target applications span AI/ML training and inference acceleration, real-time financial networks, scientific research clusters, and hyperscale content delivery infrastructure where sustained, predictable bandwidth and sub-microsecond latency are mission-critical.

Ideal for

• AI/ML cluster training acceleration with synchronized all-to-all communication patterns across GPU/TPU nodes
• High-frequency trading and capital markets networks requiring deterministic, ultra-low-latency packet forwarding
• Hyperscale data-center fabric consolidation, reducing switch count and operational overhead in leaf-spine topologies
• Scientific research and HPC simulation workloads with intensive east-west inter-node bandwidth demands
• Real-time video streaming and broadcast infrastructure supporting 400GbE uplink aggregation
• Cloud-native container orchestration platforms requiring non-blocking fabric connectivity at scale

Technical specifications

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