Alcatel PW5N-OS2360

Built for branch offices and small-to-medium networks that need dependable wire-speed switching without noise or complexity, the Alcatel PW5N-OS2360 delivers 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports and four dedicated SFP uplinks in a fanless 1U chassis. Its Layer 2+ feature set—including static routing, RIP, and robust security—makes it a practical alternative to unmanaged switches that lack control or to fully modular platforms that exceed budget.

Highlights

• 24 x 10/100/1000Base-T ports with auto-negotiation and auto-MDI/MDIX
• 4 dedicated Gigabit SFP slots for fibre uplinks or long-distance connections
• 56 Gbps switching capacity and 41.6 Mpps forwarding rate for line-rate performance
• Fanless design for silent operation in open offices or wiring closets
• Full management via web GUI, CLI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, and system event log
• Layer 2+ with static routing and RIP v1/v2 for inter-VLAN communication
• Advanced security: 802.1X, ACLs, DHCP snooping, ARP spoofing protection
• Virtual chassis stacking for up to 4 units, managed as a single entity

In daily use

Deploy the PW5N-OS2360 as a core switch for a small office or as an access switch in larger networks. Its 16K MAC address table and 4000 VLANs allow granular segmentation, while 8 hardware queues per port with CoS and DiffServ ensure voice and video traffic stays smooth. Jumbo frames up to 9216 bytes support storage and virtualization workloads. With a maximum power draw of only 25W and no moving parts, it runs cool and quiet, reducing maintenance and energy costs.

Full specifications

• Port configuration: 24 x 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet
• Uplink ports: 4 x Gigabit SFP (dedicated)
• Switching capacity: 56 Gbps
• Forwarding rate: 41.6 Mpps
• PoE support: No
• Management type: Fully managed (Web GUI, CLI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3)
• Layer support: Layer 2+ (Static Routing, RIP v1/v2)
• Form factor: 1U rack-mountable
• Fanless operation: Yes
• MAC address table size: 16,000 entries
• VLAN support: IEEE 802.1Q, up to 4000 VLANs
• QoS: 8 hardware queues per port, CoS, DiffServ
• Security: 802.1X, ACLs, DHCP snooping, ARP spoofing protection
• Jumbo frame support: Up to 9216 bytes
• Virtual chassis stacking: Up to 4 units
• Power supply: Internal AC (100-240V, 50/60 Hz)
• Max power consumption: 25W
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)

Final note

The Alcatel PW5N-OS2360 combines enterprise-grade management and security with a silent, energy-efficient design—ideal for organisations that need reliable switching without compromise.