Data & Infrastructure

Wireless LAN

Alcatel-Lucent's next generation WLAN solution is a highly scalable, comprehensive set of mobile LAN products that automatically identify and authenticate users as they connect to the network. Once user identity is established, it enables "follow-me" privileges, security and services - something no other enterprise system provides today. This sophisticated technology gives corporations the power to manage and secure people rather than ports.

Scalability - Supports up to 512 APs from one appliancePolicy-based Network Access Control - A core feature of the OmniAccess WLAN is the ability to separate users into individual roles, and then apply differentiated access and authorization controls to those roles based on policy

• Adaptive Radio Management - Network managers can deploy a wireless network as effortlessly as a wired network by removing the need to manually adjust devices
• Rogue Access Point detection - All channels of the RF spec trum are constantly scanned, capturing native 802.11 traffic and learning about all of the wireless APs
• Wireless Intrusion Protection - The Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess wireless intrusion detection capabilities eliminate the need for a separate system of RF sensors and RF security
• Availability - The Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess WLAN system enables support for business critical applications that require high availability by providing a number of feature
• Seamless User Mobility - Users move freely without the need to restart sessions or re-authenticate each time and supports voice over WLAN (VoWLAN).
• Centralized Management - The Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess WLAN system offers clustering capabilities that allow an OmniAccess WLAN switch to configure and manage up to 32 other WLAN switches.

Structured Cabling

The principal of Structured Cabling was introduced into the UK in the late eighties/early nineties with the launch of what was known at that time as "Level 3 cable". The idea was to replace existing traditional cable, such as expensive, bulky, protocol specific coaxial with a low cost, lightweight, easy to install 4 pair unshielded twisted pair cable. Exciting eh?

As well as the change in cable type, the design of cable systems also altered. The term "flood wiring" became common place as customers installed dedicated cable runs for each device and installed more outlets than initially required, to allow for future needs and growth.

A major benefit of this new cabling technology was that it was protocol independent. Any equipment which operated below the cable's maximum working frequency could be connected and function as normal. This could include computers, telephones, printers, faxes etc. The freedom and flexibility which this concept introduced, allowed users to effect moves, changes and system upgrades in a time and at a cost, they could only previously have dreamt of.

Quite simply if you're not already using a Structured Cabling Solution, you should be. All our solutions come with a 15 year manufacturer's warranty, are fully tested and provided without compromise.

VoIP Home Plug Starter Kit

Homeplug adapters allow you to network your computers & other Ethernet devices through your ordinary power sockets. Think of these homeplug adapters as creating virtual Ethernet cables on your mains power.

To create a homeplug link, you will need two homeplug adaptors, we suggest a homeplug starter kit as this will contain everything you need to create one link through your mains. One homeplug would connect to an Ethernet port on your router. The second homeplug would connect to the Ethernet port on your computer.

If you then wish to add a second computer to your homeplug network, all you need is a single homeplug adapter. This will join your existing homeplug network.

OmniAccess 5000 Unified Services Gateway Family

Enterprise networks have experienced a dramatic growth in network complexity from an increased number of branch offices and their various network appliances and applications.

The Alcatel-Lucent® OmniAccess 5000 Unified Services Gateway (USG) family addresses these issues by merging devices and applications into a single, resilient rack mount package that reduces overall network complexity and consolidates the management of multiple services in the branch office.

The OmniAccess 5000 USG family is a compact and comprehensive solution to satisfy all IP communication needs of the regional or branch office.

The 5740 integrates multiple services on one platform (Ethernet switching, IP routing, VoIP, Video) to reduce the cost and complexity of the WAN access network infrastructure and allows new services to be implemented quickly and easily. Its modular chassis is equipped with two interface module slots, one service engine card with 512MB SDRAM and two 10/100/1000 ports, one internal AC power supply and base software image including firewall, VPN, and IDS/IPS services.

The 5780 is a modular chassis equipped with six interface module slots, one service engine card with 512MB SDRAM and two 10/100/1000 ports, one switch fabric card, one removable AC power supply and base software image including firewall, VPN, and IDS/IPS services.

OmniStack 6200

The Alcatel-Lucent OmniStack 6200 Stackable LAN Switches (SLS) are a family of stackable Ethernet switches that address enterprise and residential networking needs. They are 12, 24 or 48 port Fast Ethernet fixed configuration, 10/100 copper or 24 100BaseX fiber layer-2 switches that deliver the advanced features and services demanded by users.

The switches securely support advanced quality of service (QoS) with advanced user and traffic classification capabilities for exceptional video, voice, and data performance. These compact switches have a one unit (1U) high form factor that support an all-in-one stackable design.

The OmniStack 6200 comes with a comprehensive set of features making it perfect for:

• Enterprise workgroups
• LAN wiring closets
• Edge deployments
• Small/medium-sized businesses and branch offices
• Deployments requiring Power-over-Ethernet

OmniSwitch 6850

The Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6850 (OS6850) series is our line of L3 GigE fixed configuration stackable LAN switches. Small in size but big in performance, it excels at the edge and in the core with the industry’s most advanced triple-play services, PoE, L2/L3 performance and extensive network security.

By providing price/performance leadership, advanced QoS and layer-3 features, the OS6850 fits into your stackable lineup, it's fast enough for the edge, and powerful enough to anchor your core. It enables corporations to realize the full potential of their networks.

The OS6850’s wide variety of port / feature option combinations meet your configuration needs.

OmniSwitch 6400

The Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6400 (OS6400) Stackable LAN Switch is a layer-2+ Gigabit Ethernet LAN switch addressing the small and medium-sized business needs for converged voice, data and video networks as well as residential and business Ethernet access service provider requirements.

The OmniSwitch 6400 is optimized for flexibility, scalability and low power consumption, and utilizes the Alcatel-Lucent Operating System (AOS) to provide an outstanding edge solution for a highly available, self-protective, easily managed, and eco-friendly networks. The OmniSwitch 6400 family has several models with a choice of port/features option combinations to fulfil the majority of fixed configuration switch requirement.

Port/Feature configurations:

• Non-PoE Models - OmniSwitch 6400-24 and OmniSwitch 6400-48
• PoE Model - OmniSwitch 6400-P24 and OmniSwitch 6400-P48
• Fiber Model - OmniSwitch 6400-U24 and OmniSwitch 6400-U24D