Avaya AL4500E15 Nortel 4524GT 24 x Ports 10 + 4 x SFP Routing Switch

Product Description

The Avaya AL4500E15, also known by its Nortel designation 4524GT, is a high-performance managed Ethernet switch designed to provide robust connectivity and advanced routing capabilities for enterprise networks. With 24 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports, it offers ample bandwidth for high-density device connections, supporting workstations, servers, and other network-attached devices. The switch's non-blocking architecture ensures that all ports can operate at full duplex Gigabit speeds simultaneously, providing a total switching capacity of up to 48 Gbps. Complementing the copper ports, the 4524GT features four Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) slots, which allow for flexible network expansion using fiber optic or other compatible SFP modules. These SFP ports are typically used for high-speed uplinks to core switches, routers, or connections to network segments requiring longer reach or higher bandwidth than standard copper Ethernet can provide. This combination of copper and fiber connectivity makes the switch highly adaptable to various network designs and infrastructure requirements. As a Layer 3 switch, the Avaya AL4500E15 is capable of performing IP routing functions, enabling it to connect different IP subnets and manage inter-VLAN routing directly. This reduces the reliance on external routers for internal network segmentation, improving performance and simplifying network management. The switch also supports advanced features such as Quality of Service (QoS) for traffic prioritization and Virtual LANs (VLANs) for network segmentation and security, making it a versatile solution for demanding campus and data center environments.