Alcatel Lucent OmniSwitch 6850-24L - 24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch

The Alcatel Lucent OmniSwitch 6850-24L is a high-performance, stackable Layer 2/3 Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for enterprise access and edge deployments. With 24 x 10/100/1000Base-T ports and 4 x SFP uplink ports, it delivers robust connectivity and advanced features for demanding network environments.

Advantages

This switch offers a switching capacity of 128 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 95.2 Mpps, ensuring wire-speed performance. It supports Virtual Chassis stacking of up to 8 units for simplified management and scalability. Advanced QoS with 8 hardware queues per port, comprehensive security features including 802.1X and ACLs, and full Layer 3 routing protocols (RIP, OSPF, BGP) make it ideal for converged networks.

Suitable for

• Enterprise access layer deployments
• Edge switching in campus networks
• Small to medium business core or distribution
• Data center top-of-rack (ToR) for non-virtualized environments

Key specifications

• 24 x 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet ports
• 4 x SFP Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports
• Switching capacity: 128 Gbps (full duplex)
• Forwarding rate: 95.2 Mpps
• Layer 2 / Layer 3 support
• Stackable up to 8 units via Virtual Chassis
• Management: CLI, Web GUI (OmniVista), SNMP v1/v2c/v3
• VLAN support: IEEE 802.1Q, up to 4000 VLANs
• Routing protocols: RIP v1/v2, OSPF v2/v3, BGP v4, VRRP
• MAC address table: 16,000 entries
• Jumbo frame support: up to 9216 bytes
• QoS: 8 hardware queues per port, SP/WRR scheduling, policing
• Security: 802.1X, ACLs, Port Security, DHCP Snooping, IP Source Guard
• Form factor: 1U rack-mountable
• Power supply: Internal AC
• DRAM: 256 MB, Flash: 64 MB

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair with Alcatel Lucent SFP transceivers and use OmniVista for centralized management. Ensure proper ventilation in the rack to maintain operating temperature range.