OS6860E-24D, Alcatel-Lucent OS6860E Switch, 24x1G RJ45/4x10G SFP+/DC PSU

The Alcatel-Lucent OS6860E-24D is an enterprise-class switch engineered for rack mount environments, designed to address advanced requirements in enterprise networks and data center aggregation. This Alcatel-Lucent switch stands out for its rich L3 managed feature set and seamless scalability, making it ideal for organizations seeking dependable and efficient networking solutions. As an integral part of an enterprise network, the OS6860E-24D provides robust data traffic management, prioritizing security, application visibility, and operational efficiency. Its data center aggregation capabilities support high-density connectivity while maintaining simplicity in rack mount deployment. With 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports, flexible stacking, and comprehensive protocol support, the OS6860E-24D enhances network reliability and streamlines highly available business operations. It features front-to-back airflow for optimal cooling in dense rack configurations and supports advanced network functions including VLAN, IPv6, load balancing, and port mirroring. This device is engineered to facilitate smooth operations across diverse deployment scenarios, ensuring high throughput and secure management access for network administrators, integrators, and end users alike. The OS6860E-24D delivers a powerful combination of layer 3 switching, security features, and management tools, making it the ideal choice for organizations requiring an Alcatel-Lucent switch with proven performance in enterprise network and data center aggregation environments, all in a rack mount-ready form factor.

Product Features Comparison

Model	OS6860E-24D	C1-WS3850-24U/K9	C1000-16P-E-2G-L	C9300L-24P-4G-A
Brand	Alcatel-Lucent	Cisco	Cisco	Cisco
Port Configuration	24 x 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45, 4 x 10 Gigabit SFP+, 2 x QSFP+ stacking, 1 x USB management, 1 x console management, 1 x RS-232 management	24 × 10/100/1000BASE-T ports	16 × 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ (RJ45, IEEE 802.3af/at) 2 × SFP Uplinks (1000BASE-X)	n/a
Switching Capacity	224 Gbps	92 Gbps	36 Gbps	56 Gbps - 176 Gbps
Forwarding Rate	154.9 Mpps	68.4 Mpps	26.78 Mpps (64-byte L3 packets)	41.66 Mpps - 130.95 Mpps
PoE Budget	n/a	n/a	195W (total)	n/a
Stacking Capability	Max 8 units in a stack, max supported qty: 2	StackWise-480 (up to 9 units)	n/a	StackWise-320