OmniSwitch OS6900 Details

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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.

- Up to 1.28 terabits per second (Tbps) of wire-rate capacity, sub microsecond latency for high performance server and core connectivity
- Resiliency maximizes uptime for converged mission-critical networks
- The OmniSwitch 6900 offers a very high port density in a 1U form factor to accommodate next generation server densities. The modular slots of the OS6900 also offer versatility in terms of 40GbE uplinks and resulting oversubscription.
- Built to deliver the full value of Data Center Virtualization. The OmniSwitch 6900 delivers fluid network services that will keep pace with the next generation of server virtualization technologies.
- The OmniSwitch 6900 ensures efficient power management, reduces operating expenses and lowers total cost of ownership (TCO) through the low power consumption.
- Outstanding performance when supporting real-time voice, data, and video applications for converged scalable networks
- Offers versatile connectivity options. With a high density of SFP+ connectors , the OmniSwitch 6900 can accommodate a mix of GbE and 10GbE interfaces including low latency, low power direct attach SFP+ cables and LRM transceivers.

Key Features:
- High Performance
- Redundant hardware system architecture. Internal, hot-swappable power supplies, fans. Front-to-back cooling.
- High 10GigE port density in 1RU.
- up to 32 fixed SFP+ ports for the OS6900-X20
- up to 64 fixed SFP+ ports for the OS6900-X40
- Class -leading low power consumption per 10GbE port
- Virtual Network Profile
- Wire-rate performance for switching and routing at 10G and gigabit speeds. Advanced services are incorporated in the operating system: QoS, access control lists (ACLs), L2/L3, VLAN stacking, and IPv6.
- Hardware-based virtual routing and forwarding (VRF) support


Models:

OS6900-x20
- 20 SFP+ slots (upgradeable using expansion module to a maximum of 32 SFP+ slots)
- 1 Expansion slot (front)
- 1 Out of Band 10/100/1000 management port
- 640 Gbps Maximum switching capacity
- 480 Mpps Maximum switching capacity (Mpps)

OS6900-x40
- 40 SFP+ slots (upgradeable using expansion module to a maximum of 64 SFP+ slots)
- 2 Expansion slots (front and back)
- 1 Out of Band 10/100/1000 management port
- 1,280 Gbps Maximum switching capacity
- 960 Mpps Maximum switching capacity (Mpps)


Generic features
- 1 USB port
- 1 Console port
- 1 Out of Band 10/100/1000 port
- AC/DC redundant PSU
- Redundant fans (3+1)
- 2 GB Flash
- 2 GB Memory
- Sub microsecond Latency
- 40 Gbe ready using future released expansion modules


Optional modules:

OS-XNI-U12
- 10Gigabit Ethernet Optional Module for the OS6900 series of switches. Supports 12 SFP+ ports.
OS-XNI-U4
- 10Gigabit Ethernet Optional Module for the OS6900 series of switches. Supports 4 SFP+ ports.
OS-HNI-U12*
- Optional Module for the OS6900 series of switches. Supports 2 QSFP+ ports and 4 SFP+ ports.
OS-QNI-U3*
- 40Gigabit Ethernet Optional Module for the OS6900 series of switches. Supports 3 QSFP+ ports

* roadmap item


References:
Alcatel-Lucent Omniswitch OS6900 Series