Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6865-U28X - switch - 28 ports - managed - rack-mountable
$15,960.00
$9,222.99
Mfg # OS6865-U28X-US
CDW # 5049331
Quick tech specs
- L3
- 20 x Gigabit SFP + 4 x 10 Gigabit SFP+ + 4 x 10/100/1000 (PoE+) + 2 x 20 Gigabit (stacking)
- High PoE / PoE+ (280 W)
- managed
- rack-mountable
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Experience superior performance with the Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6865 Ethernet Switch. This Hardened Ethernet LAN Switches offers an ideal solution for mission-critical applications that need to operate at extreme temperatures and meet stringent EMC/EMI requirements. A high-performance rugged switch that can be stacked to form a virtual chassis, it is designed to be deployed in transportation and traffic control systems, power utilities, video surveillance and other outdoor installations. Features such as SPB support and intelligent auto-provisioning ensure a fast, scalable and cost-efficient way of rolling out services at the edge.
- Advanced industrial PoE capabilities with support for HPoE for seamless connectivity
- IEEE 1588v2 PTP capabilities for precise, sub-microsecond timing requirements
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Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6865-U28X - switch - 28 ports - managed - rack-mo is rated
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Rated 5 out of
5 by
KeanePhua from
With a good technical support in place, there needs to be an improvement in the way the tool is put together
What is our primary use case?
In our company, we mainly use the solution for layer 2 switching.
What is most valuable?
I won't be able to comment on which features of the solution I found valuable since we support various users. However, we don't configure products for them. Also, we don't inspect their configuration. So, we wouldn't know how the switches are configured. We don't utilize any of the functions. The main functions of the solutions that we use are the diagnostic ones, in terms of viewing how the switches configure and related things. Other than that, we don't really dive into how the switches are configured for the network of our users.
What needs improvement?
I am not sure from the client's perspective what can be improved in the tool. From my perspective, service provisioning in the solution needs to improve. One of the things I noticed is the physical components that need to be improved. In general, the way the product is put together is not well done. For instance, in Cisco, things come together very nicely. Also, from a price point perspective, the product is very different from the other solutions. One of the things that Cisco does a lot better than Alcatel is the way that products are put together, especially in terms of how the brackets fit or the way switches are mounted. Also, components that need to be removable components so that they can provide a better view in general to its users, like Cisco.
For how long have I used the solution?
I am working for a company that supports government agencies. We are not the end user of the product but the service providers. We use Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches. I have experience with Alcatel for the past six months. Also, there are users of the solution who might have more experience.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I can only comment on stability based on the number of cases I have seen. I haven't encountered any issues. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a seven out of ten. There are occasional failures of certain features, but nothing out of the ordinary that I haven't seen. Many of our clients have been using the product for years, so stability issues are bound to happen.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's very unlikely that small and medium-level companies will require such dedicated network solutions, especially in today's environment. From my experience, especially in terms of private companies, most are actually moving towards cloud usage. I am operating a different service and providing network solutions to small companies. Many of these companies are looking for basic Wi-Fi solutions because many start or run the solution on AWS and through other cloud infrastructure providers. They don't need sophisticated in-house identity service engines or network infrastructure because all they need is to be assigned to Wi-Fi, after which everything is on the cloud. Many companies opt for much lower-end brands, which are not necessarily cheaper or lower-end. So, they are not opting for such dedicated solutions and using solutions like Ubiquiti. Most clients I serve use cheaper solutions like TP-Link or TP-Link Deco. So they are using Wi-Fi solutions that are usually meant for residential properties. I don't see a lot of demand from all these small or medium companies for products like Cisco or Alcatel. Many such companies do not require such solutions because the infrastructure and the services they need are mostly on the cloud.
How are customer service and support?
We occasionally raise certain cases for the users by contacting technical support. I rate the technical support an eight or a nine out of ten. So far, they've been very professional and helpful, especially when we need to raise a case for any issue.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
I can't comment on the setup process because we are not involved in the initial configuration. Most of the users I dealt with deployed the solution on-premises. I am not sure whether any of the users are using cloud-based.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
As network engineers offering technical support, we don't have access to the solution's pricing information.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
A competitor for Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches would be Cisco Catalyst Switches. However, based on my experience, users who opt for outsourcing often consider Alcatel solutions due to budget concerns. While I don't have solid evidence or exact savings figures, it seems that Alcatel solutions are generally more cost-effective compared to Cisco alternatives. Therefore, budget considerations are a significant factor behind the preference for Alcatel solutions. Alcatel does have a better price value for some of the users compared to Cisco. Most people don't prioritize Alcatel switches as there is limited demand for dedicated switches. They usually prefer other products if they require switches, such as for access points or CCTV.
What other advice do I have?
Coming from a Cisco background, it took some time for me to get used to Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches because of the different commands. But I do appreciate it because it is quite similar to Linux. Some commands are interchangeable, which is a plus point because previously, our engineering roles were to look at server administration as a server administrator. Since I had some experience with Linux, I could carry over some of those experiences when dealing with Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches.
I serve current users, primarily large corporations, as a network engineer. However, I cannot speak for how these corporations would rate Alcatel in their databases since Alcatel only provides support. From my perspective, I find that Alcatel switches may not be as intuitive as Cisco switches in terms of command execution. The commands for Alcatel products can be less obvious compared to Cisco. So, I rate the overall solution a seven or eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Partner
Date published: 2023-05-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Attila Gyalus from
Highly Recommended Switches with User-Friendly Configuration Capabilities
What is our primary use case?
We work with LAN switches.
What is most valuable?
One of the main advantages of the solution is that the configuration is straightforward, offering various configuration options through CLI or web interfaces. Adapting to Alcatel switch configuration is relatively easy for those familiar with Cisco or HP configurations. The CLI, based on a Unix operating system (now Linux), provides easy access to essential information. Alcatel switches can be connected in a stack of up to eight elements.
What needs improvement?
A customer expressed dissatisfaction with the color of the switches, preferring black over the current color, which is close to white. While the color is not a personal concern, my earlier preference was for all products to be extendable in one large stack since some equipment limits stacking to four elements instead of eight.
For how long have I used the solution?
How are customer service and support?
I'm satisfied with the customer service and support.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution’s price is at a moderate level.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We have experience working with HP, Aruba, MikroTik, Ubiquiti Switch and TP-Link in the past.
What other advice do I have?
The solution is good and people should know about it.
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Partner
Date published: 2023-11-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Nihal Dhiman from
High performing and easily scalable
What needs improvement?
There are some issues with the network firmware being deleted from the switches.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using OmniSwitch LAN Switches for around a year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
OmniSwitch LAN Switches' performance is very good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
OmniSwitch LAN Switches are easy to scale.
How are customer service and support?
Alcatel-Lucent's technical support is very good.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
OmniSwitch LAN Switches are cheaper than Cisco's switches.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate OmniSwitch LAN Switches nine out of ten.
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Partner
Date published: 2022-10-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Kannan Venkatraman from
Elements that are suited for the hospitality industry, easy to configure and has good technical support
What is our primary use case?
We use, and provide these switches to our customers.
We use Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches in the hospitality industry, and we have hospitality clients. We used to sell to hospitality customers, who are SMBs, and enterprises.
We have been selling for eight or ten years, and the customer is satisfied, and the entire Qatar army project is powered by the Alcatel-Lucent network.
What is most valuable?
Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches have elements that are suited for the hospitality industry. For example, they want a phone, switches, routers, and WiFi, all from one vendor. As a result, they can provide all solutions. They don't want to approach different vendors, for support, maintenance, or any other activities. From a single vendor, or they can view the entire IT solution from any office, at any infrastructure setup. If you go with any other third-party, you would have to rely on different vendors and setups for each manufacturer.
With Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches everything comes from one vendor. It operates very smoothly.
What needs improvement?
If the integration is not available, we look for a third-party solution.
I would like to see better third-party integration with third-party systems.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches for 12 or 13 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches are stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches are scalable.
For example, if you go to telephone systems, depending on how many they want, you have to add licenses and access points. When it comes to the switches, it's the same thing. If they prefer switches, we can simply add them.
We have approximately 530 users. We have 12 engineers, and we have two project managers and one support manager.
We have no issues with scalability. They have 30 locations, with each using Alcatel-Lucent. They have approximately 40,000 users.
Hubs and telephones systems are made easy using Alcatel switches, otherwise, we could not use them for major projects.
How are customer service and support?
We are very satisfied with the technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We are using the Alcatel-Lucent system, as well as various products that are suited for small, medium, and large enterprise companies. It is based on what is required from the customer.
Everything is available; the only thing left to do is to explain to the customer what is required. I need to switch to the other brand because if something isn't available, we access what the customers are looking for, and then I can switch to the other brand.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was simple, straightforward, and easy to configure.
If it is well planned, it is very simple.
The time it takes to deploy, varies from project to project. One switch will take half an hour. If you want to change a core switch, it is dependent on the configuration, what is required, and whether or not we need to meet with the customer. Each solution is unique, as is each country, in terms of determining how many hours it will take.
We must customize based on our understanding of the customer's requirements. We have no idea how long it will take you to configure. The IT customization solution is not the right approach. That's what I believe.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The license is purchased one time only, it is a perpetual license with no renewal. If they wish, they may purchase at the time of recruitment. For example, if they require 100-user telephones, they must purchase the 100-user license at the time of purchase. It is a one-time license purchase. Then, if they want, they can buy the license for the access points as well. It depends upon the number of users, but the license is a one-time purchase.
What other advice do I have?
We are business partners. We are only selling Alcatel.
I would recommend this solution to others who are interested in using it.
I would rate Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches a ten out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2022-03-31T00:00:00-04:00