Description
Product Overview
The Alcatel-Lucent OS9-GNI-U24 is a high-performance 24-port Gigabit Ethernet module engineered for Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise’s (ALE) flagship OmniSwitch 9900 series chassis, delivering carrier-grade switching for mission-critical enterprise core and data center environments. Designed for maximum throughput, this module features 24x 10/100/1000BASE-T copper ports and 4x 1/10G SFP+ uplink slots, providing non-blocking wire-speed connectivity with an aggregate switching capacity of 480 Gbps. The Alcatel-Lucent OS9-GNI-U24 integrates seamlessly into OS9900 chassis platforms, leveraging AOS (Alcatel Operating System) for unified management and enabling advanced features like VRF, MPLS, and multi-chassis link aggregation (MLAG). Its energy-efficient architecture optimizes power consumption while redundant fabric connections ensure zero-packet-loss failover. As a critical infrastructure component, the Alcatel-Lucent OS9-GNI-U24 supports bandwidth-intensive applications including real-time video, unified communications, and virtualization workloads, making it ideal for scalable, low-latency network fabrics.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter Name | Parameter Value |
| Product Model | Alcatel-Lucent OS9-GNI-U24 |
| Manufacturer | Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (ALE International) |
| Product Type | Gigabit Ethernet Switching Module |
| Copper Ports | 24x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 |
| Uplink Ports | 4x 1G/10G SFP+ (Dual-rate) |
| Switching Capacity | 480 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 357 Mpps |
| Power Consumption | 85W (Typical, non-PoE) |
| PoE Support | Non-PoE (PoE variant: OS9-GNI-U24-P) |
| Fabric Connectivity | 2x 120 Gbps (to chassis backplane) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) |
| Compatible Chassis | OmniSwitch 9900 (OS9900-L24C/L48C) |
| Protocols | IPv4/IPv6, OSPF/BGP, VXLAN, MPLS |
| Management | CLI, SNMPv3, REST API, OmniVista 2500 |
| Certifications | UL 60950-1, CE, FCC, RoHS |
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Main Features and Advantages
Wire-Speed Performance: The Alcatel-Lucent OS9-GNI-U24 delivers full line-rate switching across all ports simultaneously, eliminating bottlenecks for latency-sensitive applications. Its 480 Gbps capacity supports high-volume east-west traffic in virtualized environments.
Architectural Flexibility: Four SFP+ uplinks enable flexible 1G/10G fiber or DAC connections to core switches or servers. Support for VXLAN gateways and MPLS enables seamless integration with SDN architectures and hybrid cloud deployments.
Carrier-Class Reliability: Dual 120Gbps fabric links provide hitless failover to redundant supervisor modules. Combined with MLAG and sub-second STP convergence, the Alcatel-Lucent OS9-GNI-U24 ensures >99.999% uptime.
Advanced Traffic Engineering: Eight hardware queues per port enable granular QoS for voice/video prioritization. sFlow and NetFlow support deliver real-time traffic analytics, while MACsec (AES-256) encrypts data at wire speed.
Operational Efficiency: Zero-touch provisioning automates deployment, and Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) reduces power by 50% during idle periods. Hot-swappable design enables maintenance without downtime.
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Application Field
The Alcatel-Lucent OS9-GNI-U24 excels in high-demand environments:
Data Center Top-of-Rack: Connects server farms with 10G uplinks to spine switches, supporting VM mobility and storage traffic.
Enterprise Core: Aggregates campus access switches with MPLS/VXLAN for secure segmentation across distributed offices.
Healthcare Imaging Networks: Handles large DICOM file transfers with QoS prioritization for critical diagnostics.
Media & Broadcasting: Supports 4K video production workflows with jitter-free switching and precise timing (PTPv2).
High-Performance Computing: Provides low-latency interconnects for clustered computing resources.
Related Products
Alcatel-Lucent OS9-GNI-U24-P: PoE+ variant (30W/port) for powered device deployment.
Alcatel-Lucent OS9-SUP6: Supervisor module for OS9900 chassis management.
Alcatel-Lucent OS9-XNI-U4X: 4-port 100G uplink module for spine connectivity.
Alcatel-Lucent OS-10G-SR-SFP: 10GBASE-SR SFP+ module for OS9-GNI-U24 uplinks.
OmniSwitch 6900-U72X: Chassis hosting OS9-GNI-U24 modules in large deployments.
Alcatel-Lucent PS-1AC-3KW: 3000W AC power supply for chassis redundancy.
OmniVista 2500 NMS: Centralized management platform for OS9-GNI-U24 monitoring.
Installation and Maintenance
Pre-installation preparation: Verify chassis compatibility and slot availability. Ensure redundant supervisors/power supplies are operational. Ground the chassis and prepare ESD protection. Pre-load configuration templates via OmniVista. For SFP+ uplinks, confirm optic compatibility (SMF/MMF).
Maintenance recommendations: Monitor fabric utilization and temperature via SNMP traps. Perform quarterly firmware updates during maintenance windows using ALE-validated releases. Replace modules using hot-swap procedure (activate ejectors, wait for LED confirmation). Maintain annual air filter replacement in dusty environments. Validate configurations after changes using AOS health checks.
Product Guarantee
ALE International provides a lifetime hardware warranty for the Alcatel-Lucent OS9-GNI-U24, including next-business-day advanced replacement for critical failures. Technical support includes 24/7 access to firmware updates, security advisories, and configuration assistance through ALE’s Network Services Platform. Software patches maintain compatibility with evolving standards, ensuring the Alcatel-Lucent OS9-GNI-U24 remains a future-proof investment for enterprise core networks.
