Specifications

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1.4.3 Features and specifications
In this section, we list some of the hardware and software features and specifications of the
RackSwitch G8124. For more details about these features, see Chapter 2, “IBM System
Networking Switch 10Gb Ethernet switch features” on page 51.
Performance
The performance specifications are:
򐂰 100% line rate performance
򐂰 Latency under 700 ns
򐂰 480 Gbps non-blocking switching throughput (full duplex)
Hardware features
Here are the hardware models available for the RackSwitch G8124:
򐂰 Standard models:
– RackSwitch G8124R (Rear-to-Front) IBM PN 0446017: The Rear-to-Front airflow is
ideal for servers or blade chassis with ports in the back of the rack.
– RackSwitch G8124F (Front-to-Rear) IBM PN 7309BF9: The Front-to-Rear airflow is
ideal for IBM iDataplex or when you need ports in the front of the rack.
– RackSwitch G8124DC (DC Power) IBM PN 7309CD9: The rear-to-Front airflow is ideal
for servers or blade chassis with ports in the back of the rack.
򐂰 Enhanced models:
– RackSwitch G8124E-R (Rear-to-Front) IBM PN 7309BR6: The Rear-to-Front airflow is
ideal for servers or blade chassis with ports in the back of the rack.
– RackSwitch G8124E-F (Front-to-Rear) IBM PN 7309BF7: The Front-to-Rear airflow is
ideal for IBM iDataplex or when you need ports in the front of the rack.
Here are the hardware features for the RackSwitch G8124:
򐂰 Interface options:
– Twenty-four 10G SFP+ fiber connectors.
– 2x 10/100/1000 Ethernet RJ45 ports for management.
– One mini-USB Console port for management 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.
– Server-like port orientations, enabling short and simple cabling.
– Active DAC support for interoperability with Cisco Nexus 5k and Brocade.
򐂰 LEDs:
– System LEDs to indicate status.
– LEDs to indicate master/member
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򐂰 Airflow:
– Rear-to-front cooling.
– Redundant variable speed fans for reduced power draw.
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Reserved for future OS releases