Alcatel PW3N-OS6360-10

With a 56 Gbps switching capacity and 41.6 Mpps forwarding rate, the Alcatel PW3N-OS6360-10 delivers wire-speed performance for bandwidth-intensive applications. This Layer 2+ switch combines eight Gigabit Ethernet ports with two 10G SFP+ uplinks, enabling high-speed connectivity to servers, storage, or backbone networks. Its fanless design ensures silent operation, making it ideal for noise-sensitive environments, while the 1U rack-mountable form factor fits seamlessly into standard server racks.

Overview

The Alcatel PW3N-OS6360-10 is a versatile and robust network switch engineered for small to medium-sized businesses, branch offices, and enterprise edge deployments. It provides eight 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 ports for connecting endpoints such as computers, IP phones, and access points, plus two 1G/10G SFP+ uplink ports for high-speed aggregation or stacking. With support for stacking up to eight units and a stacking bandwidth of 20 Gbps per unit, you can easily scale your network as your organization grows.

What stands out

• High-performance switching: 56 Gbps capacity and 41.6 Mpps forwarding rate handle demanding traffic without bottlenecks.
• Flexible uplinks: Two 10G SFP+ ports provide future-proof connectivity for high-bandwidth links.
• Fanless cooling: Silent operation for offices, classrooms, or other quiet environments.
• Advanced Layer 2+ features: Static routing, RIP, and OSPF enable inter-VLAN routing and network segmentation.
• Comprehensive security: 802.1X, ACLs, DHCP snooping, and IP source guard protect your network from unauthorized access.
• Robust management: CLI, web GUI, and SNMP v1/v2c/v3 offer flexible administration options.
• Energy efficient: Internal AC power supply with low power consumption for reduced operating costs.

Technical details

• Ethernet Ports: 8 x 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45
• Uplink Ports: 2 x 1G/10G SFP+
• Power over Ethernet (PoE): No
• Switching Capacity: 56 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: 41.6 Mpps
• Stacking Capability: Yes, up to 8 units
• Stacking Bandwidth: 20 Gbps per unit
• Layer Support: Layer 2+ (Static Routing, RIP, OSPF)
• Management Interfaces: CLI (Console, Telnet, SSH), Web GUI (HTTP/HTTPS), SNMP v1/v2c/v3
• VLAN Support: Up to 4000 VLANs
• Quality of Service (QoS): 8 hardware queues per port, extensive QoS features
• Security Features: 802.1X, ACLs, DHCP Snooping, IP Source Guard
• Link Aggregation: LACP (802.3ad) with up to 128 groups
• Power Supply: Internal AC
• Cooling: Fanless
• DRAM: 512 MB
• Flash Memory: 256 MB
• Form Factor: 1U Rack-mountable / Desktop
• Jumbo Frame Support: Up to 9216 bytes

Our verdict

The Alcatel PW3N-OS6360-10 is an excellent choice for organizations seeking a high-performance, silent, and scalable switch. Its combination of Gigabit access ports, 10G uplinks, and advanced Layer 2+ features makes it a versatile workhorse for modern networks. The fanless design and rack-mountable form factor add to its appeal for both office and data center deployments. With robust security and management capabilities, this switch delivers enterprise-grade functionality at a competitive price point.