IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8000
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Hardware features
Figure 2 shows the front of the switch; Figure 3 shows the rear of the switch.
Figure 2. Front of switch
Figure 3. Rear of switch
The hardware features are as follows:
Models
IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8000 Rear-toFront : For ports located in the rear of the
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rack to match System x and IBM BladeCenter® designs
IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8000 Front to Rear: For ports located in the front of the
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rack to match airflow of IBM iDataPlex® and NeXtScale systems
Interface options: Forty-four 10/100/1000 + four 1G SFP ports
Two port expansion slots for uplink modules
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Dual-port 10GbE SFP+ module
Dual-port 10GbE CX-4 module
One fixed mini USB console port for serial access
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Dimensions: 17.3” wide, 15” deep, 1 RU high
Weight: 5.45 kg (11.99 lb)
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 -
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60 Hz, 100-240 VAC auto switching per module.
