Network switch ALCATEL OS6360-P24X-EU 24-port 10/100/1000 Mbps

ALCATEL OmniSwitch 6360-P24X (OS6360-P24X-EU) is a 1U rack-mountable managed Layer 3 switch with 24 Gigabit PoE+ ports and multiple 10 Gigabit uplink options. It delivers up to 380 W PoE budget to power connected devices and provides hardware switching capacity for small and medium office or branch networks that require reliable wired connectivity and power over Ethernet.

Advantages

The switch offers 24 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports, two combo 10 Gigabit SFP+/RJ-45 ports and two 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports, a 380 W PoE budget, 128 Gbps switching ASIC capacity and support for up to 4,000 VLANs. Additional features include a 16,000-entry MAC address table, jumbo frame support and stacked/managed Layer 3 operation suitable for centralized network management.

Suitable for

• Small and medium office networks
• Branch sites and wiring closets
• PoE-powered devices such as IP phones, access points and cameras
• Aggregating server or uplink connections at 10 GbE

Key specifications

• Model: Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6360-P24X (OS6360-P24X-EU)
• Form factor: 1U rack-mountable, managed, Layer 3
• Ports: 24 x 10/100/1000 (PoE+), 2 x combo 10Gb SFP+/RJ-45, 2 x 10Gb SFP+
• PoE: PoE+ with 380 W total budget
• Switching ASIC capacity: 128 Gbps
• Switching capacity / throughput: 128 Gbps, forwarding rate 190 Mpps
• VLANs supported: up to 4,000
• MAC address table: 16,000 entries
• Buffer memory: 1.5 MB
• Static IPv4 routes: 64; IPv6 static routes: 4
• IPv4 interfaces: 32; IPv6 interfaces: 4
• Jumbo frame support

How to use

Install the switch in a standard 19-inch rack occupying one RU. Connect powered devices to the 24 Gigabit PoE+ ports and use the combo 10Gb ports or SFP+ uplinks for aggregation to core switches or servers. Configure management and Layer 3 settings via the device web interface or CLI according to your network plan, define VLANs, assign IP interfaces and apply security and QoS policies as required. Monitor PoE budget and port status during deployment to ensure adequate power for connected devices.

Usage recommendations

For stable operation, reserve sufficient PoE budget for peak device power draw, use quality SFP+/copper modules compatible with the OmniSwitch, and keep firmware up to date. Plan VLANs and L3 interfaces to match your network segmentation and routing needs to optimise performance and security.