Alcatel Omniswitch 8800

Alcatel Omniswitch 8800 ... as enterprise core and backbone applications, high-density Gigabit Ethernet aggregation, large data centers and server farms, Gigabit Ethernet MANs. The OmniSwitch 8800 is designed to handle the toughest traffic requirements, delivering true 10 Gigabit Ethernet switching by providing over 10 Gbps throughput per slot. The OmniSwitch 8800 switch is an 18 slot high-density chassis with a fabric capacity of 512 Gbps and throughput of 240 Mpps.

A unique feature of the OmniSwitch 8800 is smart continuous switching, which provides continuous operation in the event of a failure. With smart continuous switching, all source learning, spanning tree functions, and established routes are distributed throughout the network interface modules instead of a central engine. In the event of a management or fabric module failure, the system automatically switches over to hot standby with no loss of connections or fabric capacity. Existing L2/L3 traffic, including voice conversations, will continue seamlessly without interruption. Plus, Alcatel's OmniSwitch 8800 is capable of creating new connections during this failover - an industry first.