OS9702E-RCBA, Alcatel-Lucent OS9700 Switch, Redundant chassis bundle (Dual CMMs/AC power)

The Alcatel-Lucent OS9702E-RCBA is an enterprise-class L3 managed switch engineered for modern enterprise networking environments. Designed with a modular chassis, it delivers scalable connectivity and reliability for expanding business networks while offering built-in advanced security through robust authentication methods such as SSH, RADIUS, TACACS+, and LDAP. As an integral part of the Alcatel-Lucent OS9700 series, the OS9702E-RCBA features high-performance IP routing capabilities to handle complex network topologies and heavy data traffic efficiently. The switch supports numerous routing protocols—including OSPF, BGP-4, VRRP, and Multiprotocol BGP—ensuring smooth traffic management and high network availability. Its strong focus on network security is emphasized through Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and DoS attack prevention, providing advanced security at every layer. With flexible chassis management, 11U rack-mountable design, power redundancy, and front-to-back airflow, the OS9702E-RCBA is built to fit high-density deployments in global data centers and core networks, where both performance and reliability are crucial. Comprehensive remote management via SNMP, SSH, CLI, and real-time status indicators facilitates streamlined network operations, making it a preferred choice for enterprises prioritizing advanced security, seamless enterprise networking, and robust IP routing infrastructure.

Product Features Comparison

Model	OS9702E-RCBA	OS6450-P48L	OS6250-P24	R8Q71A
Brand	Alcatel-Lucent	Alcatel-Lucent	Alcatel-Lucent	Aruba
Port Configuration	2 (CMM) + 8 (NI)	48 x 10/100 (PoE+) + 2 x 10G SFP+	24 x 10/100 + 2 x combo Gigabit SFP	36 x 10/100/1000 RJ45
Switching Capacity	n/a	n/a	12.4 Gbps	n/a
Forwarding Rate	n/a	n/a	13 Mbps	n/a
PoE Budget	n/a	780 W	PoE+	1440 W
Stacking Capability	n/a	8 (max units)	8 (max units)	Yes