OmniSwitch 6900
High-performance core switch for campus and data center networks
Designed for networks needing extremely low latency, compact, non-blocking core switches and reliable data center infrastructure.
The Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6900 is your compact, secure core switch and data center switch, featuring virtual chassis capabilities to simplify management. These high-density switches are designed for demanding software-defined operations.

Key features
100G Core Performance
Non-blocking architecture with 10G/25G/40G/100G interfaces delivering wire-rate forwarding for the most demanding campus core and data center workloads.
SPB Network Virtualization
Shortest Path Bridging creates automated, self-healing network fabrics with built-in multi-tenancy, eliminating complex MPLS configurations.
Data Center Optimized
Low-latency cut-through switching, VXLAN support, and DCB features (PFC, ETS) for converged storage and compute networking.
Advanced Analytics
Deep packet inspection and sFlow-based analytics provide granular traffic visibility for capacity planning and security monitoring.
Available models
| Model | Description |
|---|---|
| OS6900-X20 | 20x 10G SFP+ ports, core/aggregation |
| OS6900-X40 | 40x 10G SFP+ ports, high-density core |
| OS6900-T20 | 20x 10GBase-T ports, data center access |
| OS6900-T40 | 40x 10GBase-T ports, high-density data center |
| OS6900-X72 | 72x 10G SFP+ chassis, modular core |
| OS6900-V72 | Modular chassis with 100G uplinks |
Resources & Downloads
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- Last Updated
- Apr 26, 2020
- Industry
- Education, Government › Connected Cities, Government › USA Federal, Healthcare, Hospitality, Transportation
- Solution
- Video Surveillance
- Last Updated
- Sep 12, 2015
- Solution
- Data Center, Intelligent Fabric
Solutions using OmniSwitch 6900
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