Specifications

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– One mini-USB Console port for serial access, which 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.
򐂰 Dimensions: 17.3 in. wide, 19 in. deep, 1 RU high
򐂰 Weight: 9.98 kg (22 lb)
򐂰 Rack Installation Kit:
– Generic Rack Mount Kit (2-post).
– Optional versatile 4-post mounting options for 19-inch server rack or datacom rack.
– Can be mounted vertically or horizontally.
򐂰 LEDs: System LEDs to indicate link status, fan, power, and stacking
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򐂰 Airflow:
– Front-to-rear or rear-to-front cooling.
– Redundant variable hot-swap speed fans for reduced power draw.
򐂰 Power:
– Dual hot swap power modules, 50 - 60Hz, 100 - 240 VAC auto-switching per module.
– Typical power consumption of 275 W.
򐂰 Environmental specifications:
– Temperature: Ambient operating: 0 - 40 ºC.
– Relative humidity: Non-condensing, operating 10 - 90%.
– Altitude: Operating 3,050 m (10,000 feet).
– Heat dissipation: 1127 BTU/hour (typical).
– Mean time between failures (MTBF): 165,990 hours @ 40 °C.
Figure 1-12 shows the front view of the RackSwitch G8264 with the different ports that were
described previously.
Figure 1-12 RackSwitch G8264 front panel
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