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– LACP (IEEE 802.3ad)
– Spanning Tree (802.1D), Multiple
– Spanning Tree (802.1s), Multiple Spanning Tree (802.1s), Rapid Spanning
Tree (802.1w), with Fast Uplink Convergence
– 32 K forwarding database entries
v
Layer 3
– Dynamic routing
- RIP v1, v2
- OSPF
- BGP
– 128 configurable interfaces (static or DHCP)
– DHCP Relay
– IP forwarding
– IGMP Snooping v1, v2, v3
– 8 K ARP entries
– IPv6 host management
v Quality of service
– 802.1p priority queues
– Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP) support
v
Availability
– Layer 2 failover
– Hot links
– VRRP
Major components of the switch
This section describes the RackSwitch G8264CS hardware components.
Hardware options
The following list provides an overview of G8264CS hardware: (Reviewers: please
review the features below and add comments regarding features that are
missing or have been augmented)
v
Switch unit
v Mounting hardware
– Standard 2-post rack mounting brackets and screws
– IBM iDataPlex
®
rack mounting brackets and screws (purchased separately)
– IBM System-x 4-post rack mounting brackets and screws (purchased
separately)
v
Hot-swap power supply (2)
v Hot-swap fans (up to 4)
Switch unit
The switch unit is a 1U rack-mountable scalable switch. You can mount it in either
the horizontal or vertical direction.
(Reviewers: please review the features below
and add comments regarding features that are missing or have been
augmented)
The switch allows for flexible mounting, as follows:
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