Extreme Networks SLX 9540 40GbE Data Center Switch

• Data Center Border Leaf: Connects internal data-center fabrics with external routing domains and WAN infrastructure.
• 40GbE Data Center Uplinks: Uses QSFP28 ports for compatible 40GbE connectivity between switching and routing layers.
• 100GbE Network Uplinks: Provides 100GbE capability for organizations moving beyond 40GbE infrastructure.
• Data Center Interconnect: Supports VXLAN and BGP-EVPN-based architectures for connecting data-center environments.
• WAN Edge Routing: Provides advanced routing and MPLS capabilities for connecting enterprise data centers with WAN environments.
• Service Provider Networks: Supports MPLS, Carrier Ethernet and advanced routing functions for service-provider infrastructure.
• Enterprise Data Center Aggregation: Aggregates 1GbE and 10GbE connections while providing high-speed 40/100GbE uplinks.
• Internet Exchange and Peering: Suitable for high-bandwidth routing environments where scalable forwarding and deep buffering are important.
• Colocation Networks: Compact 1RU architecture allows dense connectivity in space-constrained data-center facilities.
• Network Modernization: Provides a migration path from 10GbE access toward 40GbE and 100GbE uplinks without replacing the complete switching architecture.

• 48 × SFP+ Ports: Provides dense 1GbE and 10GbE connectivity for servers, network devices and aggregation links in a 1RU chassis.
• 6 × QSFP28 Ports: Supports native 40GbE and 100GbE connectivity, giving buyers flexibility for current high-speed links and future bandwidth upgrades.
• 10GbE/25GbE Breakout Support: Compatible QSFP28 breakout cables can provide 10GbE or 25GbE connectivity, expanding port-utilization options.
• 1.08Tbps Switch Fabric: Provides high aggregate switching capacity for demanding enterprise, data-center and WAN traffic.
• 720Mpps Forwarding: High packet-forwarding capacity supports large volumes of routed and switched traffic.
• Ultra-Deep Buffer Architecture: Helps absorb traffic bursts and reduce packet loss during congestion-sensitive workloads, particularly useful at network borders and aggregation points.
• BGP-EVPN VXLAN: Supports modern data-center overlays, tenant segmentation and scalable IP-fabric architectures.
• MPLS and VPLS: Provides service-provider and WAN service capabilities for networks requiring traffic engineering and Layer 2/Layer 3 VPN services.
• IPv4 and IPv6 Routing: Provides Layer 3 routing functionality for enterprise, data-center and WAN architectures.
• Multi-VRF Support: Allows logical routing separation for multi-tenant or segmented network environments.
• MCT and LAG Support: Supports resilient multi-chassis and link-aggregation architectures for improved availability and bandwidth utilization.
• REST and NETCONF/YANG APIs: Provides programmatic management options for automation and integration with modern network-management workflows.
• Linux-Based SLX-OS: Provides a virtualized operating system architecture with process-level resiliency and fault isolation.
• Dual Redundant Hot-Swappable PSUs: Supports 1+1 power redundancy, reducing the impact of a single PSU failure in properly designed deployments.
• Redundant Hot-Swappable Fans: Up to five redundant fan units support serviceability and continued operation in supported configurations.
• Front-to-Back or Back-to-Front Airflow: Lets buyers select an airflow configuration that matches the rack's cooling design.

• Brand: Extreme Networks
• Product Family: SLX 9540
• Product Type: Data Center Switch Router
• Form Factor: 1RU
• Primary Deployment: Data Center, Border Leaf, DCI, WAN Edge, IXP, Colocation
• Switch Fabric Capacity: 1.08Tbps
• Forwarding Capacity: 720Mpps
• SFP+ Ports: 48
• SFP+ Speeds: 1GbE / 10GbE
• QSFP28 Ports: 6
• QSFP28 Native Speeds: 40GbE / 100GbE
• QSFP28 Breakout: 10GbE / 25GbE through compatible breakout cables
• Maximum 40GbE Ports: 6
• Maximum 100GbE Ports: 6
• Management Port 1 × 10/100/1000Mbps: RJ-45
• Console: RJ-45 serial console and mini-USB console/debug interface
• Switch Architecture: Non-blocking shared-memory switch
• Data-Path ASIC: Broadcom DUNE Qumran MX, BCM8837x
• Control Processor: Intel Broadwell-DE, 4 cores / 8 threads, 2.2GHz
• System Memory: 16GB DDR4
• Boot Flash: 32MB NOR Flash
• SSD: 2 × M.2 SATA III slots, 64GB per slot
• Operating System: SLX-OS
• Power Supply Slots: 2
• Power Redundancy: 1+1
• AC PSU: 650W
• DC PSU: 650W
• AC Input: 100–240VAC, 50–60Hz
• DC Input: -48 to -60VDC
• Fan Slots: 6
• Fan FRUs Supplied: 5, providing 4+1 redundancy
• Airflow Options: Front-to-back or back-to-front
• Dimensions: 445 × 43.7 × 451.5mm

Why Choose This Product?

• High-Density 10GbE Access: 48 SFP+ ports provide substantial server and network-device connectivity within one 1RU chassis.
• 40GbE and 100GbE Flexibility: Six QSFP28 ports allow organizations to deploy 40GbE today and retain 100GbE upgrade potential.
• Built for Border Networking: The platform combines switching, routing, MPLS and EVPN capabilities, making it suitable for data-center edge and WAN-facing deployments.
• Deep-Buffer Design: Ultra-deep buffering helps handle traffic bursts where conventional shallow-buffer switching may be less suitable.
• Modern Data Center Architecture: BGP-EVPN and VXLAN support enable scalable overlays, tenant segmentation and IP-fabric designs.
• Service-Provider Ready: MPLS, VPLS and Carrier Ethernet capabilities extend the platform beyond conventional enterprise switching.
• High Availability Hardware: Redundant hot-swappable PSUs and fan assemblies support maintainability and resilient rack deployments.
• Compact Infrastructure Footprint: A 1RU form factor combines 48 high-density access ports with six 40/100GbE uplinks, helping maximize rack-level connectivity.