Ethernet Routing Switches (ERS)
Accelerate time to service and simplify your network
The Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch (ERS) product line provides complete coverage ranging from entry-level branch office through premium high-performance wiring closet, to campus core and data center applications. Avaya's continuous improvement program has led to a number of pioneering features and capabilities.
ERS 3500 Series
For small to midsize companies and branch offices, these Ethernet switches are easy to install, manage, and run. Models include 10-, 24- and 48-port variants, and standalone and stackable options. Avaya's resilient stacking design supports pay-as-you-grow scaling – use up to 80 Gbps of virtual backplane capacity and connectivity for up to 384 devices. There are also fanless models for silent running in classrooms, hospitality suites, or retail sites.
ERS 4000 Series
These switches deliver high-performance, resilient Ethernet connectivity for wiring closet and network edge deployments. Support for PoE/PoE+, plug-and-play for IP phones, and sophisticated QoS can help businesses consolidate voice, video, and data on a single infrastructure and ensure the network is ready for advanced collaboration applications or technologies.
ERS 5000 Series
Add the Ethernet Routing Switch 5000 in the data center, the network core, and in wiring closets. From any location, these switches deliver highly-available Ethernet connectivity for delay-sensitive and business-critical data and voice applications. Stack up to eight routing switches to provide wire-speed performance and enhanced network availability.
ERS 8800 Series
The Avaya 8800 offers exciting new possibilities with the Avaya VENA Fabric Connect capability, based on the Shortest Path Bridging (SPB) standard from the IEEE. Leveraging the power of this standardized technology, together with unique, value-added extensions, Avaya delivers a solution that is genuinely enterprise-ready and truly optimized.