Extreme Networks X620-8t-2x, X620-16t and X620-16p Ethernet Switches Replacement — What Extreme Networks Recommends
Extreme Networks support for the Extreme Networks X620-8t-2x, X620-16t and X620-16p Ethernet Switches ends Oct 2026. The migration window is now. Extreme Networks's own end-of-life bulletin names the successor below — quoted from the source, with the successor's live support status where EOSL.ai tracks it.
The Extreme Networks-named replacement
per-part mapping in the bulletin (2 replacements listed) — named in the Extreme Networks EOL bulletin ↗ as the migration path.
5520 series is not yet tracked on EOSL.ai — no vendor end-of-life notice has been captured for it, which is typical of current products.
Extreme Networks X620-8t-2x, X620-16t and X620-16p Ethernet Switches lifecycle dates
| SKU group | End of sale | EOSL / last support | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| X620-8t-2x, X620-16t and X620-16p Ethernet Switches | Oct 2021 | Oct 2026 | bulletin ↗ |
Per-part-number replacement mapping (5)
As listed in the Extreme Networks bulletin's migration table for each part number.
| End-of-life part | Description | Bulletin-listed replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 17402G | X620-8t-2x, X620-16t and X620-16p Ethernet Switches | 5520 series / X465 series |
| 17402T | X620-8t-2x, X620-16t and X620-16p Ethernet Switches | 5520 series / X465 series |
| 17405 | X620-8t-2x, X620-16t and X620-16p Ethernet Switches | 5520 series / X465 series |
| 17403 | X620-8t-2x, X620-16t and X620-16p Ethernet Switches | 5520 series / X465 series |
| 17402 | X620-8t-2x, X620-16t and X620-16p Ethernet Switches | 5520 series / X465 series |
Migration questions
What is the replacement for the Extreme Networks X620-8t-2x, X620-16t and X620-16p Ethernet Switches?
Extreme Networks's end-of-life bulletin names 5520 series as the recommended migration path for the Extreme Networks X620-8t-2x, X620-16t and X620-16p Ethernet Switches. The exact wording and any per-part-number mapping are in the linked bulletin.
Is the Extreme Networks X620-8t-2x, X620-16t and X620-16p Ethernet Switches end of life?
Extreme Networks support for the Extreme Networks X620-8t-2x, X620-16t and X620-16p Ethernet Switches ends Oct 2026. The migration window is now. Full lifecycle dates by part number: https://eosl.ai/system/extreme-x620-8t-2x-x620-16t-and-x620-16p-ethernet-switches/.
Is there a per-part-number replacement mapping for the X620-8t-2x, X620-16t and X620-16p Ethernet Switches?
Yes — the bulletin maps replacements at the part-number level for 5 SKUs (for example 17402G → 5520 series / X465 series). The full table is on this page.
Do I have to buy the Extreme Networks-recommended replacement?
No. The bulletin's named successor is Extreme Networks's suggested path, not an obligation. Teams also keep X620-8t-2x, X620-16t and X620-16p Ethernet Switches units running under third-party maintenance after the support cutoff, migrate to a different vendor, or run low-criticality units to failure with the risk documented. See the support-options guide for the trade-offs.