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Adtran NetVanta Switches Quick Reference Guide
A quick reference guide for Adtran NetVanta switches, detailing Layer 3 and Layer 3 Lite models, available accessories, and product numbers.
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Quick Reference Guide
This document serves as a quick reference catalog for Adtran NetVanta switches and accessories. It provides product descriptions, model numbers, and pricing information for various enterprise-class networking hardware.
Layer 3 Switches
These switches are designed for enterprise-class networking, supporting PoE and PoE+ with a total power budget of up to 740 watts. They feature non-blocking switching capacity up to 224 Gbps, Class of Service (CoS) for VoIP traffic, and iSCSI optimization.
- NetVanta 1544: 28-port, Layer 3
- NetVanta 1544P: 28-port, Layer 3, PoE
- NetVanta 1544F: 28-port, Layer 3, Fiber
- NetVanta 1560 Series: Available in 8, 24, and 48-port configurations with PoE+ support.
- NetVanta 1638 / 1638P: 48-port, Layer 3, with ActivChassis support on the 1638P model.
Layer 3 Lite Switches
These models offer a streamlined feature set for Layer 3 Lite networking requirements.
- NetVanta 1531 / 1531P: 12-port models, with PoE option available.
- NetVanta 1550 Series: 24 and 48-port models, with PoE options available.
Switch Accessories
The guide lists various accessories compatible with the NetVanta series, including:
- SFP Modules: 1000Base-SX, 1000Base-LX, 10G Base-SR, 10G Base-LR, and 1000BaseT Copper SFP.
- Cables: SFP+ Direct Attached Cables in 1m, 3m, and 5m lengths.
- Stacking: Dual Stacking XIM modules and cables for NetVanta 1638.
Auxiliary Power
Auxiliary power options are available for Layer 3 switches, including RPS/EPS units, cables, and dual trays.
Contact Information
For further assistance, contact Pulse Supply at 909 Ridgebrook Road, Sparks, Maryland 21152, USA. Phone: +1-410-583-1701, Fax: +1-410-583-1704, E-mail: [email protected], Website: https://www.pulsesupply.com/adtran
Official resources from the manual
Practical help
Before use
- Verify the specific model number matches your network requirements (Layer 3 vs. Layer 3 Lite).
- Check if the switch supports PoE or PoE+ if you need to power external devices like IP phones or cameras.
- Ensure the selected SFP modules are compatible with your existing fiber or copper cabling infrastructure.
- Confirm if your deployment requires auxiliary power (RPS/EPS) for the Layer 3 switches.
Specs in practice
- Non-blocking switching capacity
- The maximum data throughput the switch can handle without packet loss, up to 224 Gbps.
Model compatibility
- Auxiliary power units (RPS/EPS) are specifically listed as supporting Layer 3 switches.
- Stacking XIM modules and cables are specific to the NetVanta 1638 series.
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