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Highlights
- 44 x 1 GbE RJ45 ports, four 1 GbE SFP ports and up to four optional 10 GbE SFP+ or CX4 ports
- Low 120 W power draw and variable speed fans help reduce power consumption. DC power model is also available.
- Network virtualization―IBM VMready® automatically detects virtual machine movement from one physical server to another
- Stacking―A single switch image and configuration file can be used for up to six switches, sharing only one IP address and one management interface.
- Availability―Built-in redundant fans, redundant power supplies, and HA software features.
The IBM System Networking RackSwitch™ G8000 is an Ethernet switch specifically designed for the data center, providing a virtualized, cooler and simpler network solution.
The G8000 is virtualized―for the first time providing rack-level virtualization of networking interfaces for a rack full of server and storage systems―decoupling the scaling of networking and computing capacity via on-switch VMready software. VMready enables the movement of virtual machines—providing matching movement of VLAN assignments, ACLs, and other networking and security settings. VMready works with all leading VM providers.
The G8000 is cooler―implementing a choice of directional cooling options to maximize data center layout and provisioning. Its superior airflow design complements the hot-aisle and cold-aisle data center cooling model.
The G8000 is easier―with server-oriented provisioning via point-and-click management interfaces, along with optional IBM System Networking Switch Center for updating large groups of switches.
The IBM RackSwitch G8000 offers 48 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports and up to 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) ports in a 1U footprint. Redundant power supplies and fans, along with numerous high-availability features, mean that the G8000 is always available for business-sensitive traffic.
Product features
- 44 x 1 GbE RJ45 ports, 4 x 1 GbE SFP ports and up to 4 optional 10 GbE SFP+ or CX4 ports
- Low 120 W power consumption
- Choice of airflow models to optimize hot- and cold-aisle applications
- VMready for virtualized networks
Hardware summary
- Stack up to six switches and manage as one logical switch
- Standard redundant power supplies and fans
- Simplified configuration with ISCL
