BNT RackSwitch G8124

Highlights

• 24 SFP+ ports that operate at 10 Gigabit or 1 Gigabit Ethernet speeds
• Optimal for high-performance computing and applications requiring high bandwidth and low latency
• All ports are nonblocking 10 Gigabit Ethernet with deterministic latency of 680 nanoseconds
• VMready™ helps reduce configuration complexity and improves security levels in virtualized environments
• Virtual Fabric capability allows for the carving up of a physical NIC into multiple virtual NICs
• G8124E models are equipped with enhanced processing and memory to improve performance for larger layer 3 networks, at the aggregation layer, high-end multicast applications and rapid failover
• Variable speed fans automatically adjust as needed, helping to reduce energy consumption.
• Seamless, standards-based integration into existing Cisco and other networks helps reduce downtime and learning curve.

The IBM BNT RackSwitch™ G8124 is a 10 Gigabit Ethernet switch specifically designed for the data center, providing a virtual, cooler and easier network solution. The G8124 offers 24 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports in a high-density, 1U footprint. Designed with top performance in mind, the RackSwitch G8124 provides line-rate, high-bandwidth switching, filtering and traffic queuing without delaying data and large data-center grade buffers to keep traffic moving.

The G8124 is virtual―providing rack-level virtualization of networking interfaces. VMready software enables movement of virtual machines—providing matching movement of VLAN assignments, ACLs and other networking and security settings. VMready works with all leading VM providers, such as VMware, Citrix, Xen and Microsoft®. The G8124 also supports Virtual Fabric, which allows for the carving up of a physical NIC into 2 - 8 virtual NICs (vNICs) and creates a virtual pipe between the adapter and the switch for improved performance, availability and security, while reducing cost and complexity.

The G8124 is cooler―implementing server-like directional cooling to maximize data center layout and provisioning. Its superior airflow design complements the hot-aisle and cold-aisle data center cooling model. G8124 models come in either rear-to-front or front-to-rear airflow models, allowing customers to design their data center based on their hot and cold aisle implementation.

The G8124 is easier―with server-oriented provisioning via point-and-click management interfaces.

The low latency offered by the G8124 makes it ideal for latency-sensitive applications, such as high-performance computing clusters and financial applications. The G8124 also supports the newest protocols including Converged Enhanced Ethernet (CEE) and Data Center Bridging for support of Fibre Channel Over Ethernet (FCoE) and can be leveraged for NAS or iSCSI.

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