Managed Switch Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6360 L2/L3 Gigabit Ethernet PoE 46 Ports

The Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6360 is a managed L2/L3 Gigabit Ethernet switch with 46 ports and Power over Ethernet (PoE) support. Designed for SMBs and enterprise edge deployments, it offers a switching capacity of 182 Gbit/s and a MAC address table of 16,000 entries, providing the performance and scalability required for modern wired networks. The device runs the Alcatel-Lucent Operating System (AOS) which supports both a command-line interface (CLI) and an in-box web browser graphical user interface (GUI) for device and network management.

Advantages

The OmniSwitch 6360 family delivers enhanced network security, reliability, and operational efficiency through proven AOS software and a robust hardware platform. With PoE on multiple Gigabit ports, the switch simplifies deployment of powered devices such as IP phones and wireless access points while offering investment protection through up-to-date switching technology and L2/L3 feature support.

Suitable for

Key specifications

How to use

Install the OmniSwitch 6360 in a standard rack or designated network location and connect uplinks and access ports to your network endpoints. Configure basic settings such as VLANs, PoE profiles, and IP addressing through the web GUI or CLI. Use AOS management features to apply security policies, routing and access control lists (ACLs) appropriate for your network design.

Recommendations

For reliable PoE delivery, verify total power budget and distribute powered devices across PoE-capable ports to avoid exceeding switch power limits. Maintain current AOS firmware and configuration backups, and monitor switch performance to ensure network reliability.