IBM BNT RackSwitch G8052F, 730952F Switch

The IBM BNT RackSwitch G8052F (730952F) is a top-of-rack data center switch that offers line-rate L2/L3 switching and routing. The "F" model features Front-to-Rear airflow, designed to pull cool air from the cold aisle (port side) and exhaust it into the hot aisle, maintaining perfect thermal balance in a high-density environment.

With 48 RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet ports and four 10 GbE SFP+ ports, the G8052F provides a non-blocking throughput of 176 Gbps. It is highly energy-efficient, requiring only 130W of power, which reduces the total cost of ownership (TCO). The switch is virtualization-ready and supports advanced features such as IP stacking for up to 8 switches, allowing administrators to manage multiple units as a single logical entity. Robust security and high availability are ensured through redundant, hot-swappable components, making it a reliable backbone for any modern office or server farm.

Key Specifications:

• Throughput: 176 Gbps with low latency.

• Interface: 48 x 1GbE ports + 4 x 10GbE SFP+ ports.

• Airflow: Front-to-Rear (F) design.

• Power Consumption: Low 130W nominal rating.

• Management: Single IP management for up to 8 units; industry-standard CLI (ISCLI).