Blade RackSwitch G8000R 48-Port Switch Part #: BAF-00012-05 / 0446E13
- Brand: IBM
- Part #: 0446E13
- Alt. Part : BAF-00012-05
- Model Number: G8000R
- Specs:-
- :: Type: Data Center Access Layer Switch
- :: Port configuration: 44x10/100/1000 + 4xSFP + 2 module slots 10Gb, L3
- :: Form Factor: Rack Mountable
- :: Interface options: Forty-four 10/100/1000 + four 1G SFP ports
- :: Two port expansion slots for uplink modules
- :: Either:-
- :: Dual-port 10GbE SFP+ module
- :: Dual-port 10GbE CX-4 module
- :: One fixed mini USB console port for serial access
- Airflow:
- :: Front-to-rear or rear-to-front cooling and redundant variable speed fans to reduce power draw
- Power
- :: The AC -Powered G8000 has dual load-sharing internal power modules, operating at 120 W, 50 - 60 Hz, 100-240 VAC auto switching per module.
- :: The DC-Powered G8000 has dual load-sharing DC-DC internal power modules, operating at 120 W, input voltage ranging from 42 VDC to 60 VDC per module.
- Rack installation kit
- :: Generic Rack Mount Kit (2-post), which comes as standard
- :: Optional 19" Flexible 4-post Rack Mounting Rails kit
- :: Can be mounted vertically or horizontally
- LEDs
- :: System LEDs to indicate status
- :: Stacking LEDs to indicate master/ member
- These IBM BNT RackSwitches support network connectivity for the following server systems
- :: IBM Power Systems
- :: IBM System p servers
- :: IBM System i servers
- :: IBM System x servers
- Condition: Manufacturer refurbished
- Warranty: 1 (one) year Tekmart Africa warranty
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Key points to note on these 0446E13 IBM RackSwitches:-
IBM® System Networking RackSwitch G8000 (Figure 1) is a top-of-rack (TOR) switch that delivers unmatched line-rate Layer 2/3 performance at a very attractive price.
The G8000 is prepared for network virtualization, airflow to match server racks, and low power consumption, making it an ideal choice for the next-generation data centers. It has forty-four 1GbE RJ45 ports, four 1G SFP ports, and standard redundant power supplies along with up to four optional 10GbE SFP+ or CX4 ports.
Unlike most rack equipment that cools from side to side, the IBM RackSwitch G8000 has rear-to-front airflow (R models) or front-to-rear (F models) that matches your server airflow.
These IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8000 offer the following benefits:-
High performance: The G8000 provides up to 176 Gbps throughput and supports up to four 10 G uplink ports for a very low oversubscription ratio.
Lower power and better cooling: The G8000 uses approximately 120 W, which is a fraction of the power consumption of most competitive offerings. Unlike side-cooled switches, which can cause heat recirculation and reliability concerns, the G8000 rear-to-front/front-to-rear cooling design reduces data center air conditioning costs by matching airflow to the server's configuration in the rack. Variable speed fans assist in automatically reducing power consumption.
VM-Aware network virtualization: VMready software on the switch reduces configuration complexity while significantly improving security levels in virtualized environments. VMready automatically detects virtual machine movement from one physical server to another, and instantly reconfigures each VM's network policies across VLANs to keep the network up and running without interrupting traffic or impacting performance.
VMready works with all leading hypervisors, such as VMware, Citrix Xen, RedHat KVM, Microsoft Hyper V, and IBM PowerVM® hypervisor.
Layer 3 functionality: The switch includes Layer 3 functionality, which provides security and performance benefits, plus static and dynamic routing protocols including Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) for enterprise customers.
Fault tolerance: These switches learn alternate routes automatically and perform faster convergence in the unlikely case of a link, switch, or power failure. The switch uses proven technologies such as L2 trunk failover, advanced VLAN-based failover, VRRP, HotLink™, Uplink Failure Detection (UFD)™, IGMP V3 snooping, and OSPF.
Seamless interoperability: Switches interoperate seamlessly with other vendors' upstream switches.
RackSwitch G8000, G8100, and G8124 and select Cisco Catalyst switches.
Stacking: Cluster virtualization, single IP, and stacking of up to six virtual switches allow configuration of multiple switches as one, saving valuable time, IP addresses, and resources.
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