Alcatel-Lucent Targets SMEs with LAN Switches

Alcatel-Lucent has introduced a family of stackable, layer 2 + Gigabit Ethernet LAN switches for SMEs , branch offices, and carrier Ethernet access applications.

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He said that the OmniSwitch 6400 family comprises six models that offer or 24 or 48 triple-speed ports, two 10-Gigabit Ethernet stacking ports, and up to four combo Gigabit Ethernet ports. Providing options multi-layer security including user authentication, quarantine VLAN, access control lists, encryption and denial of service protection. They also support Metro Ethernet access functions, including services, OAM support, and IPTV multicast VLANs.

The parameters can be configured and managed by Alcatel-Lucent's OmniVista 2500 Network Management System and its 5620 Service Aware Manager.

The company said the switches comply with the RoHS standards and consume 40% to 50% less power compared Cisco 2960 and 3560 switches.

Eric Pénisson, vice president of product management at Alcatel-Lucent enterprise division, said: " OmniSwitch 6400 brings sophisticated business network functionality and security in an expandable to move the edge of small and medium-campus. It is for suppliers of services of an exceptional access device Ethernet broad customer service including IPTV or triple-play offerings, with lower power-related operating expenses. The switches offer a complete solution LAN, and can be integrated into the broader voice and communications solutions unified. " The switches cost between $ 2,000 and $ 5,200.