Managed switch Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 2360

The Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 2360 is a managed L2+ Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for small and medium businesses, branch sites and campus workgroups. It features 48 RJ-45 ports with Power over Ethernet (PoE) support and a switching capacity of 216 Gbit/s, providing a foundation for secure, high-performance wired networks and unified management with wireless systems.

Advantages

The OmniSwitch 2360 family delivers enterprise-grade performance, availability and scalability in a compact, rack-mountable form factor. It supports industry standards such as IEEE 802.1D, 802.1Q and 802.1X for interoperability and security, and offers PoE on the RJ-45 ports to power connected devices. The switch includes features for reliable traffic handling and centralized management to simplify network operations.

Suitable for

Key specifications

How to use

Install the switch in a standard 19" rack using the supplied mounting brackets. Connect uplink and access devices to the RJ-45 Gigabit ports; enable PoE on ports as required to power endpoints. Configure network settings, VLANs, security policies and management via the switch web interface or the supported centralized management platform to integrate wired and wireless resources. Verify firmware is up to date and apply appropriate access controls and quality-of-service settings for your environment.

Recommendations

Deploy the OmniSwitch 2360 as an access-layer switch in racks serving workgroups or branch sites, enable PoE for IP endpoints where needed, and use centralized management for consistent wired and wireless policy enforcement. Regularly update firmware and monitor port utilization to maintain performance and security.