Alcatel ALE OmniSwitch OS6900T24-R-EU

With a switching capacity of 1.28 Tbps and a forwarding rate of 952 Mpps, the Alcatel OmniSwitch OS6900T24-R-EU delivers uncompromising performance for data-intensive enterprise networks. This 1U rack-mountable switch is engineered for high-density 10 Gigabit Ethernet aggregation and core deployments, offering 24 SFP+ ports and 2 QSFP+ ports that can be flexibly configured as 8 additional 10GbE ports.

Overview

The OS6900T24-R-EU is a managed Layer 2/3/4 switch that combines advanced routing, MPLS support, and SDN readiness in a compact form factor. It supports Virtual Chassis stacking for up to 8 units, simplifying management while increasing resiliency. Dual hot-swappable power supplies and fan trays ensure continuous operation in mission-critical environments.

What stands out

• 24 SFP+ ports for 1/10 Gigabit connectivity and 2 QSFP+ ports for 40 Gigabit uplinks or 8 additional 10GbE ports.
• Full Layer 3 routing with static, RIP, OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, and VRRP support, plus MPLS, VPLS, and VPWS for carrier-grade services.
• SDN-ready with OpenFlow, VXLAN, and EVPN support for modern data center architectures.
• Virtual Chassis stacking up to 8 units for simplified management and high availability.
• Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies and fan trays for redundancy and easy maintenance.
• Jumbo frame support up to 9216 bytes and 4094 VLANs for flexible network segmentation.

Technical details

• Total ports: 26 (24 SFP+, 2 QSFP+)
• Switching capacity: 1.28 Tbps (full duplex)
• Forwarding rate: 952 Mpps
• Memory: 4 GB RAM, 2 GB flash
• Quality of Service: 8 hardware queues per port
• Management: CLI, Web GUI, SNMP, RMON
• Power source: AC
• Form factor: 1U rack-mountable

Our verdict

The Alcatel OmniSwitch OS6900T24-R-EU is a powerhouse for enterprises needing high-density 10/40 Gigabit switching with advanced routing and SDN capabilities. Its robust feature set and redundant design make it an excellent choice for core and aggregation layers.