Layer 3 Switch ALCATEL OmniSwitch OS6870PX48Z-EU, 48 RJ45 PoE+ ports, 10Gb SFP+ uplinks, rack-mount

ALCATEL OmniSwitch OS6870PX48Z-EU is a Layer 3 enterprise switch with 48 RJ45 ports that provide Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) and multiple 10Gb SFP+ uplink ports for high-speed aggregation. Designed for campus and branch network deployments, the switch supports advanced switching and routing capabilities, hardware performance for sustained traffic, and simplified management to connect IP phones, wireless access points and servers in dense access or aggregation roles.

Advantages

The switch delivers 48 PoE+ RJ45 ports that can power endpoints directly, reducing the need for separate power supplies. Multiple 10Gb SFP+ uplinks enable high-throughput connections to core or distribution layers, while Layer 3 features provide routing between VLANs and efficient traffic segregation. The rack-mount form factor and enterprise-grade build support continuous operation in professional network environments, and integrated management features facilitate configuration, monitoring and firmware updates.

Suitable for (tasks / use cases)

• Access layer for campus networks connecting desktops, IP phones and wireless access points
• Branch office aggregation with high-speed uplinks to the core
• VoIP deployments requiring PoE+ for IP phones
• Wireless infrastructure backhaul for multiple access points
• Small data center or server aggregation where 10Gb uplinks are needed

Key specifications

• Layer: L3 switching and inter-VLAN routing
• Ports: 48 RJ45 PoE+ ports for data and device power delivery
• Uplinks: Multiple 10Gb SFP+ ports for high-speed aggregation
• Form factor: 1U rack-mount capable for standard equipment racks
• PoE capability: IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) support on RJ45 ports
• Management: Enterprise management features for configuration, monitoring and firmware management
• Intended deployment: Campus and branch network access or aggregation

How to use

Install the switch into a standard 19-inch rack using the provided rack-mount brackets and secure it to ensure proper airflow. Connect the 48 RJ45 PoE+ ports to end devices such as IP phones and access points using appropriate Ethernet cables, and use the 10Gb SFP+ ports for uplink connections to the network core or distribution switches with compatible SFP+ transceivers and fiber or DAC cables. Configure basic network settings via the switch management interface: set up VLANs, enable Layer 3 routing as required, configure PoE power management policies and apply access control and quality-of-service rules to match network requirements.

Usage recommendations

Monitor total PoE budget and per-port power allocation to avoid overcommitment; plan uplink capacity based on aggregated throughput from access ports. Use compatible SFP+ modules and ensure firmware is updated to the latest stable release for security and feature support.