RackSwitch G8000
Product Guide
The RackSwitch™ G8000 (Figure 1) is a top-of-rack (TOR) switch that delivers unmatched line-rate Layer 2/3
performance at a very attractive price. The G8000 is prepared for network virtualization, airflow to match server
racks, and low power consumption, making it an ideal choice for the next-generation data centers. It has forty-four
1 GbE RJ-45 ports, four 1 Gb SFP ports, and standard redundant power supplies along with up to four optional 10
GbE SFP+ or CX4 ports. Unlike most rack equipment that cools from side to side, the RackSwitch G8000 has rear-
to-front airflow or front-to-rear that matches server airflow.
Figure 1. RackSwitch G8000
Did you know?
The RackSwitch G8000 comes standard with redundant power supplies and 2-post rail kit.
The RackSwitch G8000 is designed specifically for the data center environment: airflow, high-availability hardware
and software features, rich layer 2/3 functionality, and ease of management.
VMready® switch-resident software reduces the complexity of configuring and managing virtual machines
throughout the network.
Networking Operating System (Networking OS) software features deliver seamless, standards-based integration
into existing upstream switches.
The RackSwitch G8000 supports stacking for up to six switches using a single switch image and configuration file
that shares one IP address and one management interface.
RackSwitch G8000
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