Alcatel Lucent OmniSwitch OS2360-P48 - Managed Switch - 48 x 10/100/1000 (PoE+) - Rack-mountable

The Alcatel Lucent OmniSwitch OS2360-P48 is a high-performance managed Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for enterprise networks requiring reliable Power over Ethernet (PoE+) capabilities. With 48 PoE+ ports and a total power budget of 370W, it supports a wide range of powered devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras. The switch also features 4 Gigabit SFP uplink ports for flexible fiber connectivity.

Advantages

This switch offers advanced Layer 2+ features including static routing and RIP, comprehensive security mechanisms like 802.1X and DHCP snooping, and robust QoS with 8 hardware queues per port. Its Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) reduces power consumption during low traffic periods. The rack-mountable 1U form factor saves space in data centers or wiring closets.

Suitable for

• Enterprise and SMB networks requiring PoE+ for edge devices
• Converged network environments combining data, voice, and video
• Applications needing high-density Gigabit Ethernet with uplink flexibility

Key specifications

• 48 x 10/100/1000Base-T PoE+ ports
• 4 x Gigabit SFP uplink ports
• PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) with 370W budget
• Switching capacity: 104 Gbps
• Forwarding rate: 77.38 Mpps
• MAC address table: 16K entries
• Jumbo frame support up to 9 KB
• Management: Web GUI, CLI, SNMP, RMON, Telnet, SSH, SSL
• VLAN support: up to 4000 VLANs
• QoS: 8 hardware queues per port
• Security: 802.1X, Port Security, DHCP Snooping, ARP Inspection
• Layer 2+ features: Static Routing, RIP
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable 1U
• Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az)

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair this switch with Alcatel Lucent SFP transceivers and use structured cabling. Ensure adequate ventilation in the rack to maintain operating temperature range. The switch supports stacking via optional modules for scalability.