EXTREME NETWORKS 4220-8X

The EXTREME NETWORKS 4220-8X is a compact, fanless managed switch delivering 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 high-speed 10G SFP+ uplinks for high-performance network edge connectivity. With a switching capacity of 128 Gbps and forwarding rate of 95.2 Mpps, it handles bandwidth-intensive applications with ease while its silent operation makes it ideal for open office environments.

Advantages

Silent, fanless design ensures zero acoustic noise and reduced dust intake, extending component life. Four 10G SFP+ uplinks provide flexible, high-speed backbone connections to aggregation switches or servers. Layer 3 Lite static routing enables efficient inter-VLAN communication without a dedicated router. Comprehensive security features including ACLs, DHCP snooping, and ARP inspection protect the network edge from common threats. Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) lowers power consumption during low link utilization, reducing operational costs.

Suitable for

• Small to medium business access layer deployments
• Open office or noise-sensitive environments requiring silent operation
• Edge connectivity for IP phones, wireless access points, and IP cameras
• High-bandwidth uplink needs to core switches or NAS systems
• Network segmentation with VLANs and static routing

Key specifications

• 8 x 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet ports
• 4 x 1/10GbE SFP+ uplink ports
• 128 Gbps switching capacity, 95.2 Mpps forwarding rate
• Layer 2 and Layer 3 Lite (static routing) feature set
• Fanless, desktop or wall-mountable form factor
• Managed via ExtremeCloud IQ, CLI, Web GUI, or SNMP
• 16K MAC address table, up to 4094 VLANs
• Jumbo frame support up to 9216 bytes
• Internal AC power supply, 100-240 VAC input
• Operating temperature 0°C to 50°C, 10% to 95% non-condensing humidity

Recommendations

For organizations seeking a reliable, silent, and high-performance access switch with 10G uplink flexibility, the EXTREME 4220-8X is an excellent choice. Its fanless design and robust management features make it particularly well-suited for modern, distributed work environments.