Avaya ERS 5952GTS - managed - L2/L3 - Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) - vollduplex - rackmontage - 1U

Modern enterprise networks demand high-density switching that can handle growing traffic without compromising performance. The Avaya ERS 5952GTS delivers 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports with 4 additional 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplinks in a compact 1U rack-mountable form factor, providing a powerful foundation for converged voice, data, and video applications. With full Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities, this managed switch ensures seamless connectivity, robust security, and advanced traffic management for demanding business environments.

Who is it for

This switch is ideal for medium to large enterprises, branch offices, and campus networks that require high port density, reliable performance, and advanced routing features. It is perfect for network administrators who need to support bandwidth-intensive applications such as IP telephony, video conferencing, and server virtualization while maintaining strict control over network traffic and security.

Main features

• 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports for high-density Gigabit connectivity
• 4 x 1/10 Gigabit SFP/SFP+ uplink ports for flexible fiber or copper uplinks
• Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching with static routing, RIPv1/v2, OSPFv2/v3, and PIM-SM/DM
• Switching capacity of 176 Gbps and forwarding rate of 130.9 Mpps for wire-speed performance
• Supports up to 4094 VLANs, jumbo frames up to 9216 bytes, and advanced QoS
• Comprehensive security with ACLs, port security, DHCP snooping, and DoS protection
• Stackable design (Avaya VSP) for simplified management and scalability
• Management via CLI, web-based GUI, and SNMPv1/v2c/v3
• Internal AC power supply with optional redundant power for high availability

Specifications

• Device Type: Managed switch - L2/L3
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable - 1U
• Ports: 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45) + 4 x 1/10 Gigabit SFP/SFP+
• Power Over Ethernet (PoE): No
• Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: 130.9 Mpps
• MAC Address Table Size: 32K entries
• Jumbo Frame Support: Yes, up to 9216 bytes
• VLAN Support: Yes, up to 4094 VLANs
• Quality of Service (QoS): Yes
• Management: CLI, Web-based GUI, SNMPv1/v2c/v3
• Duplex Mode: Full-duplex
• Power Supply: Internal AC 100-240V, optional redundant power supply
• Stacking Capability: Yes (Avaya VSP)
• Security Features: ACLs, Port Security, DHCP Snooping, DoS Protection

Tips

To maximize performance, use the SFP+ uplinks for high-speed connections to core switches or servers. Ensure proper ventilation in the rack to maintain optimal operating temperature. For high availability, consider adding a redundant power supply and configuring link aggregation for critical connections.