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Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6900

Enterprise core networks are facing increased pressure and strain from the explosion of new devices and applications that proliferate onto the network. Smart devices such as ipads and tables coupled with increased reliance on social networks, VoIP and unified communications mean that legacy networks are no longer able to cope with the increase in demand.

The migration to the new 10GigE standard from existing legacy networks is inevitable. In July 2011 Alcatel-Lucent launched the OmniSwitch 6900. A class flexible, stackable LAN switch that delivers class leading 10GigE switching capacity in a Core, Campus or Data Centre environment.

The Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6900 (OS6900) Stackable LAN Switches are compact, high-density 10GbE and 40GbE platforms that offer unmatched versatility. With a modular approach, the platforms accommodate the exact rack configuration and the exact oversubscription ratio required by the application flows. In addition to high performance and extremely low latency, the OmniSwitch 6900 platforms offer extensive QoS, Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, as well as system and network level resiliency. They can be positioned as Top of Rack in a Data Center as well as core/aggregation switches in a converged campus network.

Through the use of optional modules, the OmniSwitch 6900 can offer the highest 10GbE port density in its class with up to 64 10GbE ports in a 1U form factor. The OmniSwitch 6900 modularity also allows for up to 6 40GbE uplink ports. With its benchmark power efficiency, this makes the OS6900 product family the most efficient and versatile switch in its class.

How do you manage the migration to 10GigE?

Specially design for medium & large enterprises that need to provide communication solutions that improve business performance, Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6900 enables employees to interact effectively and efficiently with peers, partners and customers across media, networks and locations without loss of accessibility or flexibility.

Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6900 10 GigE Top of Rack Data Center Switch

Benefits of 10GbE Switch and OmniSwitch 6900

We have a competition-killing 10GigE core switch, a class-leading Converged Network solution, and significant cost advantages

•	The new OmniSwitch 6900 Stackable LAN Switch series delivers any-to-any 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) connectivity, is 40/100 GigE and Fiber Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) ready and leverages Shortest Path Bridging (SPB) technology.

•	Lower Total Cost of Ownership: Demonstrate that both Cisco and HP are 40% more expensive than Alcatel-Lucent based on a TCO over 5 years.

•	Reduced complexity: Leverage the Alcatel-Lucent advantage at a time when other vendors cannot compete on cost or complexity

•	Superior performance: The OmniSwitch 6900 has lower latency, more 10GigE and 40GigE ports, lower power consumption per port and increased switching capacity compared to the competition.

•	More Flexibility: The 6900 can be used in Core, Distribution and Campus environments as well as in a ‘pod and mesh’ environment within the Data Centre.

Models
• 20 x 10GigE SFP+ ports with 1 expansion slot
• 40 x 10GigE SFP+ ports with 2 expansion slots

Expansion modules
• 12 x 1GigE/10GigE SFP+ ports
• 4 x 1GigE/10GigE (SFP+) ports
• Capable of supporting 40GigE interfaces

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