Alcatel PP1N-OS6360

The Alcatel PP1N-OS6360 is a high-performance managed network switch engineered for enterprise access and aggregation layers. Its standout capability is the 176 Gbps switching capacity, ensuring non-blocking throughput for bandwidth-intensive applications. With 24 or 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 x 10G SFP+ uplinks, it provides flexible connectivity for modern networks.

Advantages

This switch delivers wire-speed forwarding up to 130.9 Mpps, making it ideal for latency-sensitive traffic. Virtual Chassis stacking of up to 8 units simplifies management and increases resiliency with 40 Gbps stacking bandwidth per member. Advanced Layer 2+ features include static routing and RIPv1/v2, while robust security mechanisms such as 802.1X, ACLs, and DHCP snooping protect the network edge.

Suitable for

• Enterprise campus access deployments
• Small to medium business core switching
• High-density workstation environments
• VoIP and video conferencing networks
• Surveillance systems with PoE requirements (optional PoE/PoE+)

Key specifications

• 24 or 48 x 10/100/1000Base-T ports (model dependent)
• 4 x 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports
• Switching capacity: up to 176 Gbps
• Forwarding rate: up to 130.9 Mpps
• Stacking: up to 8 units, 40 Gbps per member
• VLAN support: IEEE 802.1Q, up to 4000 VLANs
• QoS: 8 hardware queues per port, SP/WRR/SP+WRR
• Security: 802.1X, MAC authentication, ACLs, DHCP snooping, ARP protection
• Management: CLI, Web GUI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3
• Jumbo frames up to 9216 bytes
• MAC address table: 16K entries
• 1U rack-mountable form factor

Recommendations

For organizations seeking a reliable, scalable switching solution with advanced management and security, the Alcatel PP1N-OS6360 offers exceptional value. Its stacking capability and high throughput make it a future-proof investment for growing networks.