IBM BNT RackSwitch G8124F, 7309BF9 Switch

The IBM BNT RackSwitch G8124F (7309BF9) is a flagship 24-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for high-performance enterprise data centers. The "F" version features a Front-to-Rear airflow design, ensuring compatibility with standard rack cooling layouts where cool air enters the switch's port side.

This switch is a leader in low-latency networking, offering line-rate performance and lossless delivery. It is purpose-built for high-density virtualization environments through IBM Virtual Fabric technology, which allows customers to replace multiple physical NICs with high-speed virtual pipes, reducing cabling and complexity. With VMready support, the G8124F automates network configuration during virtual machine migration, ensuring seamless operation. Additionally, it supports Converged Enhanced Ethernet (CEE/FCoE) and iSCSI, providing a unified fabric for both data and storage traffic.

Key Specifications:

• Performance: 24 x 1/10 GbE SFP+ ports with non-blocking throughput.

• Airflow: Front-to-Rear (port-side intake).

• Virtualization: Supports Virtual Fabric (vNIC) and VMready.

• Storage: Lossless Ethernet for FCoE and iSCSI consolidation.

• Scalability: Advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 feature set for complex network topologies.