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Switch components
This section describes the RackSwitch G8332 hardware components.
Hardware options
The following list provides an overview of G8332 hardware:
v Switch unit
v
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
v
Hot-swap power supply
v Hot-swap fans
Switch unit
The RackSwitch G8332 switch unit is a 1U rack-mountable Gigabit Ethernet switch.
You can mount the G8332 in either the horizontal or vertical direction.
The RackSwitch G8332 allows for flexible mounting of the switch, as follows:
v RackSwitch G8332F (front-to-rear) provides front-to-rear airflow.
v
RackSwitch G8332R (rear-to-front) provides rear-to-front airflow.
Ports
The switch unit contains the following ports:
v
Thirty-two 40 Gb QSFP+
v
RJ-45 management
v
USB port for mass storage
v
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
G8332 switch.
QSFP+ ports
MDA module
QSFP+ ports
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