Connect dense groups of 10 Gigabit copper endpoints while preserving high-speed aggregation capacity through 6 100GbE QSFP28 uplinks. The Extreme Networks 8522 platform in this configuration provides 48 10GBASE-T ports for copper-connected servers, storage systems, workstations, wireless infrastructure, or high-density access-layer devices. Its uplink complement supports connections toward a core, spine, aggregation pair, or data center fabric without consuming access ports for upstream bandwidth. The 48XT-6C configuration is built around a specific port mix: high-density 10GBASE-T at the edge and six QSFP28 interfaces for 100GbE network links. That combination helps network architects consolidate copper device connectivity where structured cabling is already in place while retaining substantial uplink capacity for traffic aggregation. The 100GbE ports can also support resilient upstream designs where multiple high-capacity links are required between switching layers. Extreme Networks 8522-48XT-6C is supplied as a chassis-only switch configuration. This distinction matters when planning the complete system, because the chassis is the switching platform and port configuration rather than a complete bundled hardware package. Validate the required system components and optical or copper media for the intended uplink design before installation.