Who Should Read this Manual?. Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6350

Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6350 is a high-performance switch designed for small and medium-sized businesses or enterprise edge networks, 6350 provides a comprehensive set of features to meet the demands of modern networks, including robust security, high availability, and advanced traffic management capabilities. With its flexible design and affordability, OmniSwitch 6350 is an ideal solution for organizations looking to upgrade their network infrastructure.

6350 series offers a wide range of models, with 10, 24, and 48 ports, making it suitable for various deployment scenarios. With Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, PoE+ support, and advanced security features, OmniSwitch 6350 ensures reliable and secure network connections for your devices.

OmniSwitch 6350 supports a variety of Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching features, providing flexible and scalable network management options. Its intuitive web interface and command-line interface make configuration and management tasks straightforward, even for non-technical users. Whether you need to connect your workstations, servers, or other network devices, OmniSwitch 6350 offers a future-proof and cost-effective networking solution.

Who Should Read this Manual?

About This Guide

Who Should Read this Manual?

The audience for this users guide is network administrators and IT support personnel who need to configure, maintain, and monitor switches and routers in a live network. However, anyone wishing to gain knowledge on the OmniSwitch 6350 hardware will benefit from the material in this guide.

When Should I Read this Manual?

Read this guide as soon as you are ready to familiarize yourself with your switch hardware components.

You should have already stepped through the first login procedures.

You should already be familiar with the very basics of the switch hardware, such as module LEDs and module installation procedures. This manual will help you understand your switch hardware components

(e.g., chassis, cables, power supplies, etc.) in greater depth.

What is in this Manual?

This users guide includes the following hardware-related information:

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Descriptions of switch configurations.

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Descriptions of “availability” features.

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Descriptions of chassis types.

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Instructions for mounting the chassis.

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Descriptions of hardware components (status LEDs, chassis, cables, etc.).

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Managing a chassis.

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Hardware-related Command Line Interface (CLI) commands

What is Not in this Manual?

The descriptive and procedural information in this manual focuses on switch hardware. It includes information on some CLI commands that pertain directly to hardware configuration, but it is not intended as a software users guide. There are several OmniSwitch 6350 users guides that focus on switch software configuration. Consult those guides for detailed information and examples for configuring your switch

software to operate in a live network environment. See “Documentation Roadmap” on page -xi

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for your switch.

How is the Information Organized?

This users guide provides an overview of OmniSwitch 6350 switches, specifications of the hardware components, steps for setting up and managing OmniSwitch 6350 switches, and an overview and procedures for managing Power over Ethernet (PoE).

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Key Features

High port density with 10/24/48 Gigabit Ethernet ports
PoE+ support for powering IP phones, wireless access points, and other devices
Robust security features, including 802.1X authentication, ACLs, and MAC filtering
High availability features, including redundant power supplies and hot-swappable components
Advanced traffic management capabilities, including QoS, VLANs, and link aggregation
Intuitive web interface and command-line interface for easy configuration and management
Compact and fanless design for quiet operation in office environments