IBM BNT RackSwitch G8124
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Table 4 lists the features and benefits.
Table 4. Features and benefits
Features
Benefits
Line-rate, non-blocking, all 24-ports
Supports massive compute and virtualization workloads.
Less than 700 nano-second latency
Faster application response times.
Support for IGMP Snooping and L3 forwarding
Enables high-bandwidth, low-latency multicast
applications.
Standards-based Layer 2/3 protocols, industry standard
CLI
Interoperates with existing network. No learning curve.
Rack-optimized server aggregation logical design
The design goal is a BLADE G8124 (10GbE) switch at Dist. Layer and G8000 (1GbE) at Edge/Access
(Figure 4):
Logical configuration: Configure G8000s for Layer 2 and apply static routes for L3 forwarding.
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Full Layer 2/3 feature set: STP, MSTP, RSTP, PVRST+;RIP v1/2, static routes, OSPF.
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Security: 802.1X; RADIUS/; Wire Speed ACLs, SSH v1, v2; HTTPS Secure BBI.
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QoS: Up to eight queues/port, IEEE 802.1p and DiffServ prioritization.
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Figure 4. Rack-optimized server aggregation logical design