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OmniSwitch 6870

Versatile aggregation switch for campus backbone and metro Ethernet

NetworkAccess Edge
10G
aggregation
MEF
certified
ISSU
zero-downtime
QoS
8 queues/port

Organizations can easily enhance their network capabilities while maintaining high performance to meet changing business demands. By having the lowest power consumption level in the similar class, the high speed network, the high speed network switch lowers operational costs and supports sustainability, making it ideal for forward-thinking enterprises looking to optimize their network infrastructure.

With high-speed uplinks up to 200G and industry-leading 95W PoE, the OmniSwitch 6870 sets a new benchmark in enterprise switching. From network edge to core, it delivers unique value through its perfect balance of efficiency, performance, and resilience, establishing a future-proof foundation for modern networks.

OmniSwitch 6870

Key features

01

Campus Aggregation

High-density 10G SFP+ ports aggregate traffic from multiple access switches with wire-rate forwarding and deep packet buffering.

02

Metro Ethernet Ready

Carrier-grade Ethernet features including MEF-certified services, VPLS, and service assurance for metro and service provider deployments.

03

QoS & Traffic Management

8 hardware queues per port with strict priority, weighted fair queuing, and traffic shaping for guaranteed application performance.

04

Resilient Design

Redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules with ISSU (In-Service Software Upgrade) for zero-downtime maintenance.

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employee-experience-thought-leadership-white-paper-en.pdf
Whitepaper
Last Updated
Apr 9, 2023
Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6870
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Last Updated
Sep 28, 2026

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