IBM Ethernet Switch J48E

Highlights

• Delivers high availability and high performance in a power-efficient 1RU form factor
• Virtual Chassis technology enables up to 10 switches to be interconnected as a single logical device
• Includes eight class of service (CoS) queues per port, enabling separate prioritization of virtual machines
• Modular GbE and 10 GbE uplink ports can be installed in the field, providing built-in upgradeability
• JUNOS Software operating system delivers consistent feature set and shortens the learning curve, lowering operational expenses

The IBM Ethernet Switch J48E is designed to combine the high availability and carrier-class reliability of modular systems with the economics and flexibility of stackable platforms, thereby providing a high-performance, scalable solution for data center top-of-rack and end-of-row applications.

Offering a full suite of Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching capabilities as part of the base software, the IBM Ethernet Switch J48E can also satisfy a variety of high-performance branch and campus deployments. A single 48-port switch can be deployed initially; as requirements grow, integrated Virtual Chassis technology allows up to 10 switches to be interconnected over a 128 gigabit-per-second (Gbps) backplane and managed as a single device. This capability delivers a scalable, pay-as-you-grow solution for supporting escalating customer requirements. Optional Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) and 10-GbE uplink modules enable high-speed connectivity to aggregation- or core-layer switches.