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Switch components
This section describes the RackSwitch G8316 hardware components.
Hardware options
The following list provides an overview of G8316 hardware:
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Switch unit
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Mounting hardware
– Heavy duty 2-post rack mounting brackets and screws
– IBM iDataPlex
®
rack mounting brackets and screws
– IBM System Networking Adjustable 19" 4-post rail kit (for Power and System x
racks) includes mounting brackets and screws
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Hot-swap power supply
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Hot-swap fans
Switch unit
The RackSwitch G8316 switch unit is a 1U rack-mountable gigabit Ethernet switch.
You can mount the G8316 in either the horizontal or vertical direction.
The RackSwitch G8316 allows for flexible mounting of the switch, as follows:
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RackSwitch G8316 (front-to-rear) provides front-to-rear airflow.
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RackSwitch G8316 (rear-to-front) provides rear-to-front airflow.
Ports
The switch unit contains the following ports:
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Sixteen 40Gb QSFP+ slots
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RJ-45 management port
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USB port for mass storage
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RS-232 serial console
Note:
Shielded twisted pair cables are recommended for use in the RJ-45
management port.
The following illustrations show the ports and controls on the front and rear of the
G8316 switch.
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Figure 1. IBM RackSwitch G8316 front panel
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