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OmniSwitch 6870

Secure, fabric-ready Multi-gigabit LAN switches for the network edge

NetworkAccess Edge
Up to 10G
Multi-gigabit ports
MACsec
256-bit on all ports
OmniFabric
SPB, VxLAN-EVPN, MPLS
95W
802.3bt PoE per port

Organizations can easily enhance their network capabilities while maintaining high performance to meet changing business demands. By having the lowest power consumption level in the similar class, the high speed network, the high speed network switch lowers operational costs and supports sustainability, making it ideal for forward-thinking enterprises looking to optimize their network infrastructure.

With high-speed uplinks up to 200G and industry-leading 95W PoE, the OmniSwitch 6870 sets a new benchmark in enterprise switching. From network edge to core, it delivers unique value through its perfect balance of efficiency, performance, and resilience, establishing a future-proof foundation for modern networks.

OmniSwitch 6870

Key features

01

Campus Aggregation

High-density 10G SFP+ ports aggregate traffic from multiple access switches with wire-rate forwarding and deep packet buffering.

02

Multi-technology fabric

OmniFabric supports SPB, VxLAN-EVPN and MPLS in one AOS service framework, so you pick the fabric that fits each site. OmniVista network management manages them all.

03

Built-in security

256-bit MACsec on every port protects data at Layer 2. Secure Boot runs only trusted software, and Access Guardian enforces policy-based access control.

04

Resilient Design

Redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules with ISSU (In-Service Software Upgrade) for zero-downtime maintenance.

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Last Updated
Sep 28, 2026
Solution
Data Center

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