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Avaya AL4500E12 Nortel 4550T-PWR PoE 48-Ports + 2x Combo SFP FE Switch
- Product Type: Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch
- Number of Ports: 48 x 10/100/1000Base-T PoE+
- Uplink Ports: 2 x Combo SFP (10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 or 1000Base-X SFP)
- PoE Budget: High, suitable for powering numerous devices
- PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3af/at
- Management: Layer 2 Managed, CLI, Web GUI
- Features: VLANs, QoS, Link Aggregation, Spanning Tree
- Form Factor: Rack-mountable (typically 1U)
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Product Overview
The Avaya AL4500E12 Nortel 4550T-PWR is a 48-port PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet switch with 2 combo SFP ports, designed for enterprise network access and voice deployments. It provides high-density connectivity and Power over Ethernet.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch |
| Number of Ports | 48 x 10/100/1000Base-T PoE+ |
| Uplink Ports | 2 x Combo SFP |
Additional Specifications
| PoE Standard | 802.3af/at |
| Management Level | Layer 2 Managed |
| Form Factor | Rack Mountable |
Product Description
The Avaya AL4500E12, also known as the Nortel 4550T-PWR, is a high-performance, managed Gigabit Ethernet switch designed to provide robust network access and Power over Ethernet (PoE) capabilities for enterprise environments. With 48 ports of 10/100/1000Base-T connectivity, it offers ample capacity for connecting a large number of end-user devices, such as workstations, IP phones, and wireless access points. The switch adheres to IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at standards, delivering sufficient power to support a wide range of PoE-enabled devices, simplifying cabling and reducing the need for local power adapters. This switch features two combo SFP ports, providing flexible uplink options. Each combo port can function as either a 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 port or a 1000Base-X SFP port, allowing administrators to choose between copper or fiber optic connections based on network requirements and distances. These uplinks are crucial for connecting the switch to the network core or distribution layer, ensuring high-speed data transfer and preventing bottlenecks. As a Layer 2 managed switch, the 4550T-PWR offers advanced features essential for enterprise network management, including Virtual LANs (VLANs) for network segmentation, Quality of Service (QoS) for prioritizing traffic, link aggregation for increased bandwidth and redundancy, and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) for loop prevention. Management is typically accessible via a command-line interface (CLI) and a web-based graphical user interface (GUI), providing administrators with comprehensive control over network performance, security, and configuration.
