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Highlights
- Twenty-four SFP+ ports that operate at 10 Gigabit or 1 Gigabit Ethernet speeds
- Optimal for high-performance computing and applications requiring high bandwidth and low latency
- All ports are nonblocking 10 Gigabit Ethernet with deterministic latency of 570 nanoseconds
- IBM VMready helps reduce configuration complexity and improves security levels in virtualized environments
- Virtual Fabric capability allows for the carving up of a physical NIC into multiple virtual NICs
- Variable-speed fans automatically adjust as needed, helping to reduce energy consumption.
- Seamless, standards-based integration into existing Cisco and other networks helps reduce downtime and learning curve.
The IBM RackSwitch™ G8124E is a 10 Gigabit Ethernet switch specifically designed for the data center, providing a virtualized, cooler and easier network solution. The G8124E offers twenty-four 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports in a high-density, 1U footprint. Designed with top performance in mind, the RackSwitch G8124E provides line-rate, high-bandwidth switching, filtering and traffic queuing without delaying data and large data-center grade buffers to keep traffic moving.
The G8124E is virtualized―providing rack-level virtualization of networking interfaces. VMready software enables movement of virtual machines—providing matching movement of VLAN assignments, ACLs and other networking and security settings. VMready works with all leading VM providers, such as VMware, KVM, Citrix, Xen, IBM PowerVM® and Microsoft Hyper-V®. The G8124E also supports Virtual Fabric, which allows for the carving up of a physical NIC into 2 - 8 virtual NICs (vNICs) and creates a virtual pipe between the adapter and the switch (using the IBM Networking® OS) for improved performance, availability and security, while reducing cost and complexity.
The G8124E is cooler―implementing server-like directional cooling to maximize data center layout and provisioning. Its superior airflow design complements the hot-aisle and cold-aisle data center cooling model. G8124E models come in either rear-to-front or front-to-rear airflow models, allowing customers to design their data center based on their hot- and cold-aisle implementation.
The G8124E is easier―with server-oriented provisioning via point-and-click management interfaces. Its industry standard CLI, along with seamless interoperability, simplifies configuration for those familiar with Cisco environments.
Product features
- Optimal for high-performance computing and other applications requiring the highest bandwidth and lowest latency.
- All ports are nonblocking 10 Gigabit Ethernet with deterministic latency of 570 nanoseconds.
- Unlike most rack equipment, which cools from side to side, the RackSwitch G8124E has rear-to-front and front-to-rear airflow models.
Hardware summary
- 24 SFP+ ports that operate at 10 Gigabit Ethernet or Gigabit speeds.
- 1U high-density form factor
- Redundant power and fans come standard
