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Small rectangular expansion module with four SFP+ ports on the front face

Extreme Networks

Extreme Networks 5520-VIM-4XE server accessory 4x10GE SFP MACsec LRM

SKU CH-6J1Q-3GMWE MPN 5520-VIM-4XE

Expansion module adds four 10-GbE SFP+ ports with LRM and MACsec support to ExtremeSwitching 5520 Series switches

  • Adds four 10 GbE SFP+ ports for high-speed uplinks
  • LRM and MACsec support on every port for secure long-reach links
  • Fits the dedicated front-panel VIM slot on 5520 Series switches
  • Expands connectivity without using rear-facing expansion bays
  • First listed by the manufacturer on 17 February 2021

ExtremeSwitching 5520 VIM expansion module

The ExtremeSwitching 5520 Versatile Interface Module fits into the dedicated front-panel slot of a 5520 Series switch and adds four 10-GbE SFP+ ports with LRM and MACsec capability. It is designed for network engineers who need to extend high-speed uplink capacity on an existing 5520 chassis.

LRM and MACsec on four SFP+ ports

LRM support allows the module to drive long-reach multimode fibre links without swapping to single-mode optics, while MACsec provides link-layer encryption for sensitive traffic. These two features change the deployment options by enabling secure, extended-distance connections directly from the switch faceplate.

Front-panel slot and 10/25G port constraint

Only one VIM can be installed per 5520 switch, so the four 10-GbE ports represent the maximum dedicated high-speed expansion available from the front panel. Builders who need more than four additional 10/25G ports must look to chassis-based or stacking alternatives.

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Specifications

Size & build
Shipping weight0.23 kg
Package size203 × 152 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

What maintenance does the 5520-VIM-4XE module itself require after installation?

The module has no moving parts and no user-serviceable components; maintenance is limited to keeping the switch intake vents clear so that system airflow cools the four 10-GbE SFP+ ports.

Which limit appears first when the four 10-GbE ports run at sustained line rate?

The switch fabric and the module's 10-GbE SFP+ interfaces set the throughput ceiling; the LRM/MACsec capability does not reduce that 10 Gbps per port limit.

How does the module affect power draw and thermals when the switch runs continuously?

The VIM draws power from the host 5520 chassis, so total system draw rises by the module's consumption; the switch's existing cooling handles the added heat without extra fans.

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