6450P48-K12-US

The Alcatel-Lucent 6450P48-K12-US is an enterprise-class switch tailor-made for K-12 educational environments, delivering robust performance and scalable power for extensive campus and classroom deployments. Designed as a PoE+ switch, it seamlessly powers a wide array of devices such as IP phones, security cameras, and wireless access points, directly supporting digital learning and administrative tasks. This solution ensures reliable Quality of Service (QoS) switch functions by intelligently prioritizing critical educational traffic, ensuring real-time applications like video conferencing and digital assessments run without interruption. Furthermore, the 6450P48-K12-US meets stringent FIPS compliant requirements, making it ideal for institutions with strict data protection mandates in North America and globally. With 48 wire-speed Gigabit Ethernet ports and advanced security protocols, the switch delivers high-throughput, minimized latency, and optimal energy efficiency via IEEE 802.3az, providing an intelligent, secure, and environmentally responsible infrastructure foundation for any modern school district or educational consortium. Built-in compatibility with OmniVista 2500 NMS simplifies management, while support for advanced stackable architecture ensures future growth and centralized control. Administrators and integrators benefit from a complete feature set including Web GUI, SNMPv3 support, and detailed port security, guaranteeing safe and resilient connectivity that adapts to evolving network needs. With a 1-year software support agreement included, quick deployment, and U.S. AC power cord standard, the Alcatel-Lucent 6450P48-K12-US stands as a top choice for education sector networks seeking reliability, performance, and seamless integration of devices in secure campus settings.

Product Features Comparison

Model	6450P48-K12-US	6450P24-K12-US	6900X20F-K12-US	Arista DCS-7160-48YC6-R
Port Configuration	48 × 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet ports, 2 × SFP+ uplink ports (1G/10G capable with license)	24 × 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ ports (IEEE 802.3af/at), 2 × SFP+ uplink ports (1G/10G with OS6450-SW-PERF license), 1 × expansion slot for optional modules	20 fixed ports (12 × SFP+ 10G, 8 × 10G/25G/40G via breakout cables)	48 x 25GbE SFP28 and 6 x 100GbE QSFP28 ports
Switching Capacity	136 Gbps (non-blocking)	44 Gbps (88 Gbps full-duplex)	2.56 Tbps (non-blocking)	3.6 Tbps
Forwarding Rate	1 Gbps per port (wire-speed)	65.5 Mpps	n/a	3.6 Tbps
PoE Budget	n/a	390 W total (15.4 W per port max)	n/a	n/a
Stacking Capability	OS6450-XNI-U2 10G stacking module, OS6450-CBL-60 (60 cm SFP+ direct-attach copper cable)	n/a	n/a	n/a