Hotel - Case Study - PLANET Technology

Case Study:

Upgrading Network Switch for the Lead Middle East Hospitality Group

Country: Egypt
Application Site: Hotel

Background and Challenge

A leading hotel group in the Middle East faced serious network disruptions due to aging switches that couldn’t meet the growing demand for high-speed, reliable connectivity. Initially used to support IP phones and wireless APs, the legacy infrastructure struggled with increased traffic from streaming services, cloud applications, and guest expectations.

To overcome this, the hotel utilizes PLANET networking devices to replace its entire switching architecture. A combination of high-performance XGS-6350-48X2Q4C core switches and SGS-6310-48P6XR access switches was deployed, providing 10G to 100G uplinks, improved stability, and full hardware stacking support. The upgrade not only stabilized network operations but also created a scalable, future-proof platform for smart hotel services and digital guest experiences.

Network Transformation with PLANET Technology

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- Products Applied -

Layer 3 48-Port 10G SFP+ + 2-Port 40G QSFP+ + 4-Port 100G QSFP28 Managed Switch

XGS-6350-48X2Q4C

L3 48-Port 10/100/1000T 802.3at PoE + 6-Port 10G SFP+ Stackable Managed Switch with 55V DC Redundant Power

SGS-6310-48P6XR

Solution

◆ High-Capacity Core Switching

Seven units of XGS-6350-48X2Q4C switches provide 48 10G ports and four 100G QSFP28 uplinks, ensuring high-speed backbone transmission with advanced Layer 3 features, routing, and traffic control. Ideal for handling heavy data traffic and cloud-based hotel services.

◆ Scalable Access Layer

Forty-one units of SGS-6310-48P6XR provide high-density IEEE 802.3at PoE+ support and feature intelligent PoE scheduling, optimizing power usage for connected devices such as wireless APs, IP cameras, and VoIP phones. Its 10G SFP+ uplinks enable seamless integration into the network backbone. This helps to reduce power wiring while enabling flexible device deployment across hotel floors.

◆ Centralized Management and Power Resilience

Both switches support hardware stacking and centralized management, simplifying monitoring and configuration. In addition, each model includes a redundant power system, enhancing uptime and ensuring reliable network operation in critical hospitality environments.