The Extreme 8720 switch offers a versatile and efficient core/aggregation switching functionality for both campus and data center environments. The 8720 switch runs the SLX-OS operating system.
The following table describes the 8720 Switch models.
Each 8720 switch has two management ports, a console port, a USB port, and SLX 8720 Advanced Feature License. A four-post mounting kit (part no. XN-4P-RKMT298) is provided with each switch. The following table lists the specific interfaces for each switch.
| Part number | Description | Introduced OS | Currently supported |
|---|---|---|---|
|
8720-32C (8720-32C base) |
32 QSFP+/QSFP28 100GbE/ 40GbE ports, 128 x 25/10 GbE using break-out cables, 8 Core Processor, 16GB DDR4 ECC memory, 128GB SSD memory, 2 unpopulated power supply slots, 6 unpopulated fan slots. |
SLX-OS 20.2.3 |
Yes |
|
8720-32C-AC-F (8720-32C with front-to-back airflow) |
32 QSFP+/QSFP28 100GbE/ 40GbE ports, 128 x 25/10 GbE using break-out cables, 8 Core Processor, 16GB DDR4 ECC memory, 128GB SSD memory, dual AC power supplies, 6 fan units, front-to-back airflow. |
SLX-OS 20.2.3 |
Yes |
|
8720-32C-AC-R (8720-32C with back-to-front airflow) |
32 QSFP+/QSFP28 100GbE/ 40GbE ports, 128 x 25/10 GbE using break-out cables, 8 Core Processor, 16GB DDR4 ECC memory, 128GB SSD memory, dual AC power supplies, 6 fan units, back-to-front airflow. |
SLX-OS 20.2.3 |
Yes |
|
8720-32C-DC-F (8720-32C with front-to-back airflow) |
32 QSFP+/QSFP28 100GbE/ 40GbE ports, 128 x 25/10 GbE using break-out cables, 8 Core Processor, 16GB DDR4 ECC memory, 128GB SSD memory, dual DC power supplies, 6 fan units, front-to-back airflow. |
SLX-OS 20.2.3 |
Yes |
|
8720-32C-DC-R (8720-32C with back-to-front airflow) |
32 QSFP+/QSFP28 100GbE/ 40GbE ports, 128 x 25/10 GbE using break-out cables, 8 Core Processor, 16GB DDR4 ECC memory, 128GB SSD memory, dual DC power supplies, 6 fan units, back-to-front airflow. |
SLX-OS 20.2.3 |
Yes |
| Part number | Description | Introduced OS | Currently supported |
|---|---|---|---|
| XN-ACPWR-750W-F
|
Modular 750W AC power supply, Front-to-Back airflow |
SLX-OS 20.2.3 |
Yes |
| XN-ACPWR-750W-R
|
Modular 750W AC power supply, Back-to-Front airflow |
SLX-OS 20.2.3 |
Yes |
|
XN-DCPWR-750W-F |
Modular 750W DC power supply, Front-to-Back airflow |
SLX-OS 20.2.3 |
Yes |
| XN-DCPWR-750W-R |
Modular 750W DC power supply, Back-to-Front airflow |
SLX-OS 20.2.3 |
Yes |
The following table list the supported 8720 Switch Fan assemblies.
| Part number | Description | Introduced OS | Currently supported |
|---|---|---|---|
| XN-FAN-001-F |
Fan unit, Front-to-Back airflow |
SLX-OS 20.2.3 |
Yes |
| XN-FAN-001-R |
Fan unit, Back-to-Front airflow |
SLX-OS 20.2.3 |
Yes |
The following table list the 8720 Switch supported Rack Mount Kit.
Note
A four-post mounting kit (part no. XN-4P-RKMT298) is provided with each switch.| Part number | Description |
|---|---|
| XN-2P-RKMT299 |
Two-post NEBS kit for 8720 Switch |
| Part number | Description |
|---|---|
|
8000-PRMR-LIC-P |
Extreme 8000 Premier Feature License (Includes Integrated Application Hosting) |
For information about licensing option for SLX-OS support for 8720 switches, reference Extreme SLX-OS Software Licensing Guide.