Alcatel PP3N-OS2260

With a 52 Gbps switching capacity and 38.7 Mpps forwarding rate, the Alcatel PP3N-OS2260 delivers wire-speed performance for demanding small and medium business networks. This managed Layer 2+ switch combines 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE+ support and a generous 195W power budget, making it ideal for powering IP phones, cameras, and access points while ensuring high-speed data connectivity.

Overview

The Alcatel PP3N-OS2260 is a 1U rack-mountable managed switch designed for efficient network expansion and management. It features 24 x 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet ports and 2 Gigabit SFP uplink ports for flexible fiber connectivity. With support for IEEE 802.3at PoE+, it can deliver up to 30W per port, simplifying deployment of powered devices without additional power supplies. The switch supports advanced Layer 2+ features including static routing, VLANs, QoS, and robust security mechanisms.

What stands out

• 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE+ (195W budget) for powering devices
• 2 Gigabit SFP uplinks for high-speed fiber connections
• 52 Gbps switching capacity and 38.7 Mpps forwarding rate
• Layer 2+ static routing for inter-VLAN communication
• Comprehensive security: port security, DHCP snooping, ARP inspection, RADIUS, TACACS+
• Fan-cooled 1U rack-mountable design for reliable operation

Technical details

• Ports: 24 x 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45, 2 x Gigabit SFP
• PoE: PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at), budget 195W
• Switching capacity: 52 Gbps
• Forwarding rate: 38.7 Mpps
• Layer support: Layer 2+ (static routing)
• Management: Web-based GUI, CLI, SNMP
• VLAN: 4K VLAN IDs, 256 active VLANs
• MAC address table: 8K entries
• Jumbo frame support: up to 9 KB
• QoS: 8 hardware queues per port, Strict Priority, WRR
• Memory: 128 MB DRAM, 32 MB flash
• Power supply: Internal AC 100-240V
• Cooling: Fan-cooled
• Form factor: 1U rack-mountable

Our verdict

The Alcatel PP3N-OS2260 is a solid choice for businesses needing a reliable, feature-rich PoE+ switch. Its high switching capacity, robust security, and easy management make it suitable for converged networks. The 195W PoE budget supports a good number of powered devices, and the SFP uplinks provide future-proof connectivity.