RackSwitch G8264CS
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Part number information
Table 1 shows the part numbers for ordering the switch.
Table 1. Part numbers and feature codes for ordering
Description
System x
®
part number
IBM Power
Systems™
RackSwitch G8264CS (Rear-to-Front)
7309DRX
1455-64F
RackSwitch G8264CS (Front-to-Rear)
7309DFX
N/A
Two models are available, either rear-to-front air flow or front-to-rear air flow:
Rear-to-front model: Ports are in the rear of the rack and are suitable for use with System x,
ThinkServer, Power Systems, Flex System™ or IBM PureSystems™, and BladeCenter® designs.
Front-to-rear model: Ports are in the front of the rack and are suitable for use with iDataPlex®
systems and NeXtScale systems.
The base module part numbers include the following items:
One RackSwitch G8264CS
Generic Rail Mount Kit (2-post)
Serial cable
The 2-post Rack Installation Kit allows the switch to be mounted vertically or horizontally. An optional
4-post rail kit is also available (see Table 2).
Transceivers are not included in the purchase of the switch, and all transceivers require the appropriate
cables (see Table 2). Power cords are also not included and must be ordered separately (see Table 3).
Features and benefits
The traditional approach of segmenting storage and data traffic has certain advantages, such as traffic
isolation and independent administration. Nevertheless, it also poses several disadvantages, including
higher infrastructure costs, complexity of management, and under-utilization of resources. Clients must
invest in separate infrastructures for LAN, SAN, and interprocess communications (IPC) fabrics, including
host adapters, cables, switching, routers, and other device-specific equipment.
The RackSwitch G8264CS offers the following features and benefits:
Lowers the total cost of ownership (TCO) with consolidation
By consolidating LAN and SAN networks and converging to a single fabric, clients can reduce the
equipment that is needed in their data centers. This benefit significantly reduces the costs that are
associated with energy and cooling, management and maintenance, and capital costs.
