The Alcatel-Lucent 7450 Ethernet Service Switch (ESS) is a high-performance, carrier-grade routing platform designed to deliver advanced Ethernet and IP/MPLS services for service providers and large enterprise networks. As part of the renowned Alcatel-Lucent Service Router portfolio, the 7450 ESS provides the scalability, reliability, and flexibility needed to support a wide range of business, residential, and mobile backhaul applications.
Built on a powerful and versatile architecture, the 7450 ESS enables seamless integration of Layer 2 and Layer 3 services, allowing network operators to offer a rich mix of voice, video, and data services over a unified infrastructure. It supports advanced features such as hierarchical quality of service (HQoS), robust security, extensive OAM capabilities, and high availability, making it an ideal platform for metro aggregation, edge routing, and service edge roles in modern IP networks.
With its proven performance and ongoing software innovations, the Alcatel-Lucent 7450 ESS continues to be a reliable choice for operators seeking to evolve their networks and deliver high-quality, differentiated services at scale.
Scalable Service Delivery
Supports a wide range of services including residential triple play, business VPNs, mobile backhaul, and cloud connectivity — all from a single platform.
Integrated Layer 2 and Layer 3 Support
Delivers both Ethernet switching and IP routing with advanced support for IP/MPLS, enabling flexible service creation and transport.
High Availability Architecture
Designed with carrier-grade resiliency including redundant control and data planes, hitless software upgrades, and non-stop routing.
Advanced QoS and Traffic Management
Features Hierarchical Quality of Service (HQoS) for fine-grained bandwidth control, traffic shaping, and prioritization to ensure service level agreements (SLAs).
Extensive OAM Tools
Includes comprehensive Operations, Administration, and Maintenance capabilities for monitoring, troubleshooting, and service assurance.
MPLS and VPLS Support
Provides full support for MPLS, including Layer 2 VPN (VPLS), Layer 3 VPNs, and pseudowires for efficient service transport.
Strong Security Features
Offers advanced security controls such as MAC limiting, DHCP snooping, IP source guard, and integrated denial-of-service protection.
Flexible Port Options and High Port Density
Available with a variety of interface modules (1GE, 10GE, etc.) for deployment flexibility and efficient scaling.
Proven Service Router Operating System (SROS)
Runs on Alcatel-Lucent’s robust and feature-rich SR OS software, shared with the 7750 SR family, ensuring operational consistency across platforms.
Energy Efficiency and Compact Form Factors
Designed for reduced power consumption and space efficiency in both central office and edge deployments.
Chassis Options:
7450 ESS-6 (6-slot)
7450 ESS-7 (7-slot)
7450 ESS-12 (12-slot)
Compact variants also available for space-constrained deployments
Switch Fabric Capacity:
Up to 2.4 Tbps (chassis-dependent)
Interface Module Options:
10/100/1000 Ethernet (RJ-45)
1 Gigabit Ethernet (SFP)
10 Gigabit Ethernet (XFP, SFP+)
OC-3/12/48 (for legacy support in some configurations)
DS1/E1 and DS3/E3 interfaces (via adapter modules)
Packet Forwarding Rate:
Up to 1.2 billion pps (packets per second), depending on configuration
Latency:
Sub-millisecond, low-latency forwarding optimized for carrier applications
Power Consumption:
Varies by chassis and configuration, typically between 300W – 1500W
Operating System:
Alcatel-Lucent SR OS (Service Router Operating System)
Routing Protocols:
OSPF, IS-IS, BGP-4, RIP
IPv4 and IPv6 dual stack support
MPLS Capabilities:
LDP, RSVP-TE, Segment Routing (in some releases)
Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPNs
VPLS and VPWS
Quality of Service (QoS):
Hierarchical QoS (HQoS) with multiple scheduling levels and service profiles
Traffic policing, shaping, and marking at ingress/egress
Security:
Control-plane protection
MAC filtering, IP filtering, ACLs
DHCP snooping, ARP inspection, IP Source Guard
Management Interfaces:
CLI (Command Line Interface)
SNMP (v1/v2/v3)
XML-based API
Alcatel-Lucent 5620 Service Aware Manager (SAM)
Operating Temperature:
0°C to 45°C (standard)
-5°C to 55°C (extended, depending on model)
Humidity:
5% to 95% non-condensing
Rack Mounting:
Standard 19-inch rack support
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