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Tested and functional - Supplied with power cable.
🔌 AVAYA ETHERNET ROUTING SWITCH 4550T-PWR - 48 Port Fast Ethernet PoE Switch with Layer 3 Routing and High-Performance Stacking ⚡
🎯 About this Product
The Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 4550T-PWR is a manageable enterprise-class network switch offering 48 Fast Ethernet 10/100 ports with integrated Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af. Part of Avaya's ERS 4500 series, this professional switch combines exceptional performance, advanced Layer 3 routing features, and high-speed stacking capabilities to create scalable and resilient network infrastructures.
With its proprietary HiStack architecture offering up to 320 Gbps of stacking bandwidth, this switch allows for the connection of up to 8 stacked switches to manage up to 400 10/100 ports as a single logical entity. Ideal for businesses seeking a dense, reliable, and high-performance networking solution with centralized power for IP phones, wireless access points, and surveillance cameras directly via Ethernet cables.
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📦 Package Condition and Contents
Status: Tested and functional used product. This switch has been rigorously checked by our network technicians to ensure optimal operation of all ports and PoE features.
Included content:
- 1x Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 4550T-PWR
- 1x Power cable
Note: Professional switch ready for deployment in enterprise environment.
⚙️ Complete Technical Specifications
| 🔹 Product Reference | AL4500A12-E6 / ERS 4550T-PWR |
| 🔹 Manufacturer | Avaya (formerly Nortel Networks) |
| 🔹 Series | Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series |
| 🔹 Switch Type | Managed Layer 2/Layer 3 switch |
| 🔹 Fast Ethernet PoE Ports | 48 ports 10/100BASE-TX RJ-45 with IEEE 802.3af PoE |
| 🔹 Combo Uplink Ports | 2 combo ports 10/100/1000 + SFP (shared) |
| 🔹 HiStack Ports | 2 integrated high-speed stacking proprietary ports |
| 🔹 RPS Connector | 1 connector for redundant power supply RPS-15 |
| 🔹 Total Ports | 52 ports (48 PoE + 2 Combo + 2 HiStack) |
| 🔹 Total PoE Budget | Up to 370W (802.3af power supply) |
| 🔹 Power per PoE Port | Up to 15.4W per port (IEEE 802.3af) |
| 🔹 Switching Capacity | 13.6 Gbps (non-blocking fabric) |
| 🔹 Transfer Performance | 10.1 Mpps (million packets per second) |
| 🔹 Stacking Capacity | 320 Gbps with HiStack technology (up to 8 switches) |
| 🔹 Aggregate Stacking Throughput | 384 Gbps in full-stack configuration |
| 🔹 MAC Address Table | 16,000 entries |
| 🔹 Supported VLANs | 4,094 active VLANs (IEEE 802.1Q) |
| 🔹 Unicast Routes | 512 static IPv4 routes |
| 🔹 Jumbo Frames Support | Yes, up to 9,000 bytes |
| 🔹 Latency | 3.5 microseconds (packet of 64 bytes) |
| 🔹 Jitter | 0.84 microseconds (packet of 64 bytes) |
| 🔹 Frame Length | 64 to 1522 bytes (802.1Q Tagged) |
| 🔹 QoS Queues | 8 physical files per port |
| 🔹 Power Supply | 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz (internal power supply) |
| 🔹 Input Current | 3.3 to 6.5A depending on voltage |
| 🔹 Maximum Consumption | 420W (with all PoE ports active) |
| 🔹 Thermal Dissipation | 240 BTU/h maximum |
| 🔹 Format | Rack 19" 1U (1 rack unit) |
| 🔹 Dimensions (LxWxH) | 438 x 305 x 44 mm (17.2" x 12" x 1.7") |
| 🔹 Weight | Approximately 4.2 kg |
| 🔹 Ventilation | Temperature-regulated internal fans |
| 🔹 Certifications | UL, CSA, CE, FCC Class A, VCCI, C-Tick |
| 🔹 Country of Manufacture | Canada / China (Avaya Inc.) |
🌟 Professional Features and Capabilities
Power over Ethernet (PoE) 802.3af
- 48 Built-in PoE Ports: Simultaneously power up to 48 network devices directly via Ethernet cables without individual power adapters
- Generous PoE Budget: Up to 370W of total power available to power IP phones, Wi-Fi access points, and IP cameras
- IEEE 802.3af Certified: Universal compatibility with all standard PoE devices (15.4W per port)
- Automatic Detection: The switch intelligently detects PoE devices and allocates power only to the necessary ports
- Built-in Protection: Safeguards against overload, short circuit, and overheating to protect your connected equipment
HiStack Technology and Stacking
- High-Performance Stacking: Connect up to 8 ERS 4500 switches via proprietary HiStack ports to create a virtual chassis of 400 Fast Ethernet ports
- 320 Gbps of Bandwidth: Ultra-fast interconnection between stack members for maximum performance without bottlenecks
- Unified Management: The entire stack is managed as a single switch with a unique IP address and centralized configuration
- Fail-Safe Stacking: Resilient architecture where the failure of one member does not affect the other switches in the stack
- Mix-and-Match: Freely stack different ERS 4500 models (Fast Ethernet and Gigabit) according to your specific needs
- HiStack Cable Included: 46 cm stacking cable provided with each switch for immediate connection
Layer 3 Routing and Layer 2 Switching
- Static IPv4 Routing : 512 configurable routes allowing interconnection of different subnets without a dedicated external router
- Advanced VLANs : Support for 4094 VLANs for complex network segmentation by department, function, or security level
- 802.1Q Protocol : Standard VLAN tagging for interoperability with all multi-vendor network equipment
- Inter-VLAN Routing : Optimized communication between VLANs without crossing an external router for maximum performance
- RIP v1/v2 : Support for dynamic routing protocols for complex network topologies
- OSPF : Dynamic routing Open Shortest Path First for large distributed infrastructures
Quality of Service (QoS) and Prioritization
- 8 Hardware Queues : Granular traffic prioritization with 8 priority levels per port to ensure voice and video quality
- 802.1p/Q Support : Traffic classification based on VLAN tags and CoS (Class of Service) priority
- DiffServ/DSCP : Layer 3 marking and classification for advanced prioritization of critical applications
- Bandwidth Management : Limiting and guaranteeing bandwidth per port, per flow, or per application
- Traffic Shaping : Shaping outgoing traffic to optimize the use of WAN links
- Strict Priority and WRR : Configurable dequeuing algorithms to meet the specific needs of each application
Multilayer Network Security
- 802.1X Authentication : Network access control at the port level with RADIUS support to secure access to resources
- Advanced ACL : Layer 2/3/4 access control lists for granular filtering of incoming and outgoing traffic
- Port Security : Limiting the number of MAC addresses per port and blocking unauthorized addresses
- DHCP Snooping : Protection against malicious DHCP servers and man-in-the-middle attacks
- Dynamic ARP Inspection : Validation of ARP packets to prevent ARP spoofing attacks and cache poisoning
- IP Source Guard: Filtering of source IP addresses to prevent network identity spoofing
- SSH and SSL/TLS: Secure administration with encrypted management communications
Redundancy and High Availability
- Advanced Spanning Tree: Support for RSTP (802.1w) and MSTP (802.1s) for fast convergence and loop elimination
- SMLT (Split Multi-Link Trunking): Link aggregation across multiple switches for active-active redundancy without Spanning Tree
- Redundant Power Supply RPS-15: Integrated connector for external backup power ensuring electrical continuity
- Link Aggregation (LACP): IEEE 802.3ad to combine multiple physical links and increase bandwidth with automatic failover
- VRRP: Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol for redundant default gateway with seamless failover
- Uplink Failure Detection: Automatic disabling of access ports if uplink connections fail
Management and Monitoring
- Graphical Web Interface: Intuitive configuration via browser with Device Manager for simplified administration
- Complete CLI: Command line interface for experienced administrators and script automation
- SNMP v1/v2c/v3: Centralized monitoring with standard MIB support for integration into monitoring systems
- RMON I and II: Remote Monitoring for detailed network statistics and proactive diagnostics
- Port Mirroring: Copying traffic to an analysis port for troubleshooting and monitoring with protocol analyzers
- Syslog and TFTP: Centralized logging and remote firmware updates for simplified maintenance
🛡️ Warranty and Customer Service
✅ 30-Day Guarantee
We guarantee the proper functioning of this switch for 30 days from receipt.
- Secure and Fast Shipping: Careful shipping with professional packaging and carrier tracking number
- Professional Invoice: Paper invoice with 0% VAT included in each package
- Authentic Product: Original Avaya equipment guaranteed, no counterfeits
- Rigorously Tested: Each switch is checked (connectivity, PoE, performance) before shipping by our certified technicians
- Commercial Support: Our team answers your questions before and after purchase
⚠️ Disclaimer:
We do not provide technical support for software configuration, network programming, or system integration. This product is sold as-is regarding the software and firmware. For advanced technical assistance, HiStack stacking configuration, Layer 3 routing,
