Specifications

8 Implementing IBM System Networking 10Gb Ethernet Switches
Performance
The performance features and specifications of the RackSwitch G8052 are:
򐂰 Single switch ASIC design
򐂰 Full line rate performance
򐂰 176 Gbps (full duplex) switching architecture
򐂰 Low latency: 1.7 ms
Hardware features
The hardware features of the RackSwitch G8052 are:
򐂰 Models:
– RackSwitch G8052F (for front-to-rear cooling). The ports at the front of the rack match
the airflow of IBM RackSwitch iDataPlex®.
– RackSwitch G8052R (for rear-to-front cooling). The ports at the rear of the rack match
the IBM System x and BladeCenter designs.
򐂰 Interface options:
– Forty-eight 10/100/1000BaseT ports (RJ-45).
– Four 10 GbE SFP+ ports.
– One USB port for external storage devices
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– An RS-232 serial console port that provides an additional means to install software and
configure the switch module. This USB-style connector enables connection of a special
serial cable that is supplied with the switch module.
Figure 1-2 shows the front view of the RackSwitch G8052 with the different ports.
Figure 1-2 RackSwitch G8052 port types and locations (front view)
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If a USB drive is inserted into the USB port, you can copy files from the switch to the USB drive, or from the USB
drive to the switch. You also can boot the switch by using software or configuration files found on the USB drive.