IBM BNT RackSwitch G8000R 446013

The IBM BNT RackSwitch G8000 is a purpose-built 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for the data center rack. It delivers line-rate, high-bandwidth switching, filtering, and traffic queuing without delaying data. It is an ideal top-of-rack solution for connecting servers to the core of the network.

With 44 fixed 10/100/1000 Mbps ports and four 10 GbE SFP+ ports, the G8000 provides a non-blocking throughput of 176 Gbps. The switch stands out with its eco-friendly design, consuming only 120W of power, and its unique VMready technology, which simplifies network management in virtualized environments by making the network VM-aware. Managing large deployments is made easy with the BLADEHarmony Manager, allowing administrators to provision and monitor hundreds of switches from a single console. Whether you are building a private cloud or a high-performance computing cluster, the G8000 offers the performance and flexibility needed for modern IT operations.

Key Specifications:

• Performance: 176 Gbps switching fabric with low latency.

• Cooling Flexibility: Choice of airflow direction to match data center aisle cooling.

• Management: Supports BLADEHarmony Manager and industry-standard CLI.

• Virtualization Support: VMready for automated VM-level networking.

• Efficiency: High-efficiency power supplies and variable-speed fans.