Implementing IBM System Networking 10Gb Ethernet Switches

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These features are covered in more detail in Chapter 2, “IBM System Networking Switch

10Gb Ethernet switch features” on page 51.

1.3 IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8052

This switch is a Top-of-Rack switch designed for a data center. It combines great

performance, server-like airflow for cooling, and low-power consumption in a

virtualization-ready package. Figure 1-1 shows the IBM System Networking RackSwitch

G8052 Top-of-Rack (TOR) Switch.

Figure 1-1 IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8052 TOR Switch

The RackSwitch G8052 is a Top-of-Rack data center switch that delivers unmatched line-rate

Layer 2/3 performance at an attractive price. It has 48 10/100/1000 BASE-T RJ45 ports and

four 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports, and includes hot-swap redundant power supplies and

fans standard, minimizing your configuration requirements. Unlike most rack equipment that

cools from side to side, the RackSwitch G8052 has rear-to-front or front-to-rear airflow that

matches server airflow.

For 10 Gb uplinks, there is a choice of either SFP+ transceivers (SR or LR) for longer

distances or more cost-effective and lower-power-consuming options such as SFP+

direct-attached cables (DAC or Twinax cables), which can be 1 - 7 meters in length and are

ideal for connecting to another Top-of-Rack switch, or even connecting to an adjacent rack.

These options are covered in more detail in 1.7, “Connectors, cables, and options” on

page 48.

This switch is ideal for connecting servers with 1 Gb Network interfaces into a 10 Gb network

while maintaining high port density.

Table 1-3 show the part numbers used to order the IBM System Networking

RackSwitch G8052.

Table 1-3 IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8052 part numbers

1.3.1 Switch inclusions

The module part numbers include the following items:

򐂰 One RackSwitch G8052R / G8052F

򐂰 Generic Rack Mount Kit (2-post)

Description IBM Part No. IBM Power Systems™

MTM/FC

IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8052R

(Rear-to-Front)

7309G52 1455-48E

IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8052F

(Front-to-Rear)

730952F