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Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6900 | Data Sheet2
Alcatel-Lucent
OmniSwitch 6900 Models
The OmniSwitch 6900 family offers
customers a high performance, very
low latency Layer 2/Layer 3 10 Gigabit
Ethernet switches. All models are in
1RU form factor with redundant power
supplies and fan trays, and feature
front-to-back airflow. A wide range of
40GbE* and 10GbE optional modules
are supported, allowing for maximum
flexibility and investment protection as
customers migrate to 10GbE connectivity
with 40GbE* uplinks.
The OmniSwitch 6900-X40 has 40 fixed
SFP+ ports and one expansion slot on
the front panel. It also supports one
expansion slot on the back of the device.
The OmniSwitch 6900-X20 has 20 fixed
SFP+ ports and one expansion slot on
the front panel.
Power supplies
All OmniSwitch 6900 models support
1+1 redundant, hot-swappable AC and
DC power supplies. The primary and
backup power supply units are internal,
but removable allowing for easier
maintenance and replacement.
There is no interruption of service
when a new power supply is installed
or an old one replaced.
Table 1. Product Matrix
PRODUCT MATRIX OS6900-X40 OS6900-X20
Port count (SFP+ ) 40 20
Expansion slots 2 (front and back) 1 (front)
Out of Band 10/100/1000 port 1 1
USB port 1 1
Console port 1 1
AC/DC redundant PSU Yes Yes
Redundant fans Yes (3+1) Yes (3+1)
Flash 2 GB 2 GB
Memory 2 GB 2 GB
Maximum switching capacity (Gbps) 1,280 Gbps 640 Gbps
Maximum switching capacity (Mpps) 960 Mpps 480Mpps
Latency Sub microsecond Sub microsecond
Table 2. Expansion Module Matrix
EXPANSION MODULES OS-XNI-U12 OS-XNI-U4
Port count ( SFP+) 12 4
Switching capacity 240 Gbps 80 Gbps
Hot swappable/ interchangeable Yes Yes
EXPANSION MODULES OS-HNI-U6* OS-QNI-U3*
Port count ( SFP+) 4 0
Port count ( QSFP+) 2 3
Switching capacity 240 Gbps 240 Gbps
Hot swappable/ interchangeable Yes Yes