Press Release: Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, a leading provider of secure networking and communication solutions that enable organizations and industries to accelerate their operational efficiencies and competitiveness, has unveiled the OmniSwitch® 6870 Premium Stackable Gigabit and Multi-gigabit LAN Switch family. Purpose-built to address the demands of modern businesses, the OmniSwitch 6870 high speed network switch delivers fast, reliable, and scalable connectivity while enabling seamless transitions to next-generation technologies like Wi-Fi 7.
Key features of the OmniSwitch 6870 family include:
- Multi-gigabit Access: Seamlessly supports next-generation devices and high-bandwidth applications, ensuring peak performance
- Ultra-Fast Uplinks: Delivers up to 200G uplinks for ultra-fast data transfer and minimal bottlenecks
- OmniFabric (Multi-Technology Fabric): Integrates SPB and VxLAN, with plans to also support EVPN and MPLS in the future, providing customers with the flexibility to leverage the best technology depending on their needs and increasing interoperability with existing network equipment
- Advanced PoE: Distributes higher power per port (up to 95W), ideal for Wi-Fi 6E/7 and IoT networks, ensuring reliable performance under variable power conditions
- Robust Security: Provides advanced LAN encryption (MACsec) on all ports and Secure Boot, ensuring only trusted manufacturer-approved software runs on the device. This minimizes the risk of malware and unauthorized code execution
- Stack Refresh: Designed for seamless upgrades or expansion, making it perfect for scaling premium access switches
Transforming Enterprise Networks
The Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6870 series is augmenting what’s possible for enterprise networks.
"With its combination of high-speed connectivity, scalability, and robust security features, the OmniSwitch 6870 is the ultimate choice for upgrading existing infrastructure or deploying new networks. For businesses looking to stay ahead in today’s hyper-connected world, this switch is the solution." - Heitor Faroni, Business Development Director, Network Business Division at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise.
