Managed Switch Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6360 L2/L3 48 Ports PoE

The Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6360 is a managed L2/L3 switch with 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports and Power over Ethernet (PoE) support. Designed for enterprise edge and SMB environments, it provides a switching capacity of 140 Gbit/s and supports established networking standards such as IEEE 802.1D and 802.3ab. The switch runs the Alcatel-Lucent Operating System (AOS) which enables device and network management via a Command-Line Interface (CLI) and an in-box web browser graphical user interface (GUI).

Advantages

The OmniSwitch 6360 family combines modern switching technology with investment protection through a robust hardware and software platform. It enhances network reliability and security while supporting operational efficiency for edge deployments. With both CLI and GUI management options, administrators can choose the management method that fits their operational processes.

Suitable for

Key specifications

How to use

Install the switch in a standard 19-inch rack and connect power and uplink interfaces. Use the AOS CLI for scriptable, granular configuration or the built-in web GUI for an interactive setup of VLANs, PoE settings, routing, security policies and monitoring. Connect endpoints and PoE devices to the Gigabit ports and verify link status and power allocation through the management interface.

Recommendations

For best results, apply current AOS firmware updates and configure port security, VLAN segmentation and QoS according to your network design. Monitor PoE budget and power allocation when connecting multiple powered devices to ensure reliable operation.