Table of Contents | Alcatel-Lucent 6850-P24, 6850-48L, 6850-P48X

OmniSwitch 6850 Series. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Installing the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Items Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 NEBS GR-1089 Compliance Requirements . . . . 3 Weight Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Items Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Unpacking and Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Unpacking the Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Setting Up the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Airflow Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Installation Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Installing the Switch on a Tabletop or Bench . . . 7 Tabletop Mounting Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Rack-Mounting the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Rack Mounting Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Installing Combo Port SFPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Installing Backup Power Supply Components . . . . 10

Connections and Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting the Serial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Serial Connection Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Booting OmniSwitch 6850 Series

Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Booting a Standalone Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Your First Login Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Logging in to the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Assigning an IP Address to the Switch . . . . . . . . . 15 Unlocking Session Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Changing the Login Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Setting the System Time Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Setting Optional System Information . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Specifying an Administrative Contact . . . . . . .18 Specifying a System Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Specifying the Switch’s Location . . . . . . . . . . .19

Viewing and Saving Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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6850-24, 6850-P24X, 6850-P48X, 6850-P48L, 6850-48 specifications

The Alcatel-Lucent 6850 series switches, comprising the 6850-U24X, 6850-48X, 6850-P24, 6850-P48, and 6850-P24L, represent a key advancement in network infrastructure solutions, delivering reliable performance and flexibility for various enterprise networking environments. These switches are designed to meet the needs of both wired and wireless networks, offering an array of features tailored for modern data traffic demands.

One of the standout features of the 6850 series is its Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities, allowing for advanced VLAN management and routing functionalities. This ensures seamless communication across multiple devices and subnets while improving overall network efficiency. The switches support a variety of routing protocols such as OSPF, RIP, and PIM, facilitating optimized path selection and load balancing.

The 6850-U24X model features 24 ports with 10 Gigabit Ethernet capabilities, enabling high-speed connections for bandwidth-intensive applications. The 6850-48X, on the other hand, boasts 48 ports, accommodating larger connectivity needs without compromising performance. Meanwhile, the 6850-P24 and 6850-P48 variants are geared towards Power over Ethernet (PoE) applications, providing up to 30W per port to power devices like IP cameras and wireless access points, simplifying installations.

Another key characteristic of the 6850 series is its energy efficiency. These switches incorporate intelligent power management features that help organizations reduce their carbon footprint and operational costs. This is further enhanced by the switches' ability to support Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), leading to reduced power consumption during low-traffic periods.

The series also supports advanced security features, including Access Control Lists (ACLs), DHCP snooping, and dynamic ARP inspection, which collectively protect against unauthorized access and cyber threats. The built-in redundancy features, such as link aggregation and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), ensure high availability and network resilience.

In terms of software capabilities, the Alcatel-Lucent 6850 switches are compatible with the Nuage Networks SD-WAN solutions, enabling organizations to leverage software-defined capabilities for greater agility and simplified network management. Furthermore, the switches support flexible stacking options, allowing multiple units to operate as a single logical entity, enhancing scalability and simplifying management.

Overall, the Alcatel-Lucent 6850 series switches offer a balanced blend of performance, flexibility, and security, making them an ideal choice for enterprises looking to enhance their networking capabilities. Their comprehensive feature set positions them as robust solutions for managing contemporary networking challenges.