Overview

The Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series is a set of mid-tier, Stackable fixed-format Ethernet Switches that provide high-performance Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity in a scalable pay-as-you-grow 'Stackable Chassis' solution. The range of 11 models covers 100Mbps Fibre, 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Copper, with optional Standards-based Power-over-Ethernet, 10G Ethernet Uplinks and redundant power.

Leveraging a suite of technology unique to Nortel the Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series (ERS 4500) delivers the crucial combination of high-performance and high-availability.  This empowers Enterprises to deploy demanding of applications, confident in the knowledge that compromises have not had to be made.  Performance is wire-speed, resiliency is optimised, and the comprehensive software features ensure that all types of traffic - data, voice, video, multi-media - are fully supported, ensuring that business operations are robust and dependable.