- Universal hardware platform
- MACsec link encryption
- Ethernet fabric services
- High-performance stacking
- Power over Ethernet (PoE)
- Audio video bridging
The ExtremeSwitching 5420 Series are high-performance, feature-rich edge switches designed for the next-generation digital enterprise. The 5420 Series universal hardware design provides end-to-end secure network segmentation, in addition to advanced policy capabilities, and offers a user-selectable choice of Extreme's flagship switch operating systems. This makes the 5420 a uniquely flexible platform that can be deployed across a range of edge and wiring-closet environments.