Managed switch Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6560

The Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6560 is a managed stackable multi-gigabit Ethernet LAN switch designed for campus access in enterprise networks. This 1U rack-mountable switch provides 24 Gigabit RJ-45 ports, 10GbE uplinks and 20GbE stacking capability, a switching capacity of 168 Gbit/s and a MAC address table supporting up to 16,000 entries. Built on the Alcatel-Lucent Operating System (AOS), the OmniSwitch 6560 delivers a scalable, energy-efficient edge solution with broad IEEE standard support for reliable wired and multi-gig wireless connectivity.

Advantages

The OmniSwitch 6560 offers flexible scalability and stackability for growing networks, multi-gigabit port support for high-speed IEEE 802.11ac/ax wireless devices, and 10GbE uplinks for increased aggregation bandwidth. Its managed L2+/L3 features, compliance with extensive IEEE networking standards and an AOS-based software platform provide dependable performance, security and centralized management. The unit’s 1U design and moderate weight make it suitable for standard rack deployments while maintaining low power consumption.

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How to use

Install the switch in a standard 19-inch rack using the provided mounting brackets. Connect access devices to the 24 RJ-45 Gigabit ports and uplink aggregation to the 10GbE ports. Configure stacking links if multiple OmniSwitch 6560 units will be used together. Use the Alcatel-Lucent Operating System (AOS) management interfaces (CLI, web GUI or network management platform) to apply VLANs, L2/L3 routing, QoS and security policies according to your network design.

Recommendations

Place the switch in a well-ventilated rack space and ensure firmware is updated to the latest AOS release. For multi-gig wireless deployments, verify connected APs support IEEE 802.3bz and plan uplink and stacking bandwidth to match traffic requirements.