Keep high-density access networks moving with a switch designed for scale and control. The Extreme Networks 5320-48T-8XE provides 48 10/100/1000Base-T ports for endpoint connectivity and 8 SFP uplinks that can be upgraded to 10G SFP+ for higher-speed aggregation. That makes it a strong fit for campus access, distribution closets, and enterprise edge deployments where copper density and uplink headroom both matter. Security is a defining part of the platform. MACsec capability helps protect traffic across trusted infrastructure links, which is especially valuable in environments where sensitive data crosses shared wiring paths or aggregation layers. With a fixed AC power supply and fan-based cooling, the switch is built for always-on network rooms that need predictable operation. This is the kind of switch that earns its price through density, security, and upgrade path. Instead of replacing access hardware as bandwidth demands rise, teams can start with 1 GbE uplinks and move to 10G SFP+ when the network calls for it. For organizations standardizing on Extreme Networks in the access layer, it offers a disciplined balance of port scale, secure transport, and future-ready uplink options.