Detailed Specifications
EXTREME NETWORKS 4220-4MW-8P-4X - Layer 2 Cloud-Managed Ethernet Switch
Overview
The EXTREME NETWORKS 4220-4MW-8P-4X is an enterprise-grade, compact Layer 2 wired edge access switch custom-engineered for modern branch offices, remote deployment sites, and high-density corporate enterprise environments. This cloud-managed hardware platform simplifies deployment operations by shifting system control to a unified central interface, eliminating on-switch manual line terminal configurations. It establishes rapid operational readiness for commercial spaces deploying advanced Wi-Fi 6E/7 access points, IP surveillance networks, and high-draw IoT hardware endpoints.
The physical architecture features a 12-port multi-gigabit access configuration divided across two distinct hardware-based PoE delivery tiers. It integrates 4 multi-gigabit access ports scaling from 1G to 5GBase-T with IEEE 802.3bt Type 4 PoE++ capabilities supplying up to 90W per interface, paired alongside 8 standard 10/100/1000Base-T ports providing up to 30W of 802.3at PoE+ power.For high-speed upstream connectivity and local hardware scaling, the front panel features 4 unpopulated 1/10Gb SFP+ slot interfaces that double as native stacking ports when operating under the standard Switch Engine operating model.
Designed for automated network environments, the switch natively interfaces with ExtremeCloud IQ or ExtremeCloud IQ Site Engine, enabling zero-touch edge provisioning, real-time switch health telemetry, and automatic cloud configuration recovery.For specialized architectural placement, the compact half-depth chassis natively supports table-mounting, wall-mounting, and standard rack integration, including an automated silent mode operation that stops active fan rotation at ambient temperatures up to 35°C. Avoid utilizing this system in core multi-path backbone networks running Fabric Engine where native stacking functions are inactive, or in routing setups requiring deep Layer 3 dynamic protocols.
Key Features
Dual-tier PoE structure pairs four 90W ports with eight 30W ports.
4 Multi-Gigabit ports scale up to 5Gbps to handle NextGen edge bandwidth.
Four unpopulated SFP+ interfaces provide versatile 10Gb uplink or stacking.
Universal cloud orchestration eliminates complex on-switch provisioning.
Intelligent silent mode stops active cooling fan noise below 35°C.
Specifications
| Spec Parameter | Technical Data |
| Brand | EXTREME NETWORKS |
| Part Number | 4220-4MW-8P-4X |
| Product Type | Layer 2 Cloud-Managed Ethernet Switch |
| Chassis Form Factor | 1U Rack-Mountable Compact Half-Depth Profile |
| Multi-Gigabit Ports | 4 x 1G/2.5G/5GBase-T RJ-45 IEEE 802.3bt PoE++ (90W) Ports |
| Gigabit Access Ports | 8 x 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 IEEE 802.3at PoE+ (30W) Ports |
| Uplink/Stack Interfaces | 4 x 1/10Gb SFP+ Unpopulated Ports |
| Total PoE Power Budget | 240 Watts Dedicated Power Pool |
| Core Fabric Bandwidth | 136 Gbps Switching Capacity |
| Packet Forwarding Volume | 101.2 Mpps Line-Rate Execution |
| Stacking Loop Capacity | Up to 8 Switches via SFP+ (40 Gbps Stacking Bandwidth) |
| Native Operating System | Extreme Networks Switch Engine Only |
| Power Infrastructure | 1 x Fixed Internal AC Power Supply (370W Max Draw) |
| Management Ports | 1 x OOB RJ-45, 1 x Serial RJ-45, 1 x Micro-B, 1 x USB Type-A |
| Operational Limits | Commercial 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C) |
