Description
The ANN4 hardware associated with the SKU ALCATEL is the Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6850-24 (OS6850-24), a robust stackable Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for enterprise edge deployments. This unit features 24 ports of 10/100/1000Base-T connectivity, providing high-density performance for demanding network environments. Its compact 1U rack-mount chassis is engineered for durability and efficient airflow, making it an ideal choice for space-constrained server rooms. The hardware is highly regarded in the secondary market for its reliable switching fabric and versatile management capabilities.
Technical specifications for this switch include a non-blocking switching capacity of 128 Gbps and support for advanced Quality of Service (QoS) features. It includes two integrated SFP combo ports for flexible fiber uplink connectivity and supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) on select models for powering IP phones and access points. Internally, the device utilizes a redundant power supply architecture to ensure maximum uptime for critical business operations. When purchasing this used hardware, buyers benefit from a mature feature set that supports VLANs, RIP, and OSPF routing protocols without the premium cost of modern enterprise equipment.