Features And Specifications - IBM BNT G8124 At-A-Glance Manual

Features and specifications

In the following sections we list the features and specifications.
Performance
The performance specifications are:
100% line rate performance
Latency under 700 nanoseconds
480 Gbps non-blocking switching throughput (full duplex)
Hardware features
For these models:
IBM BNT RackSwitch G8124R (Rear-to-Front) IBM PN 0446017
Rear-to-Front airflow – ideal for servers or blade chassis with ports in back of rack
IBM BNT RackSwitch G8124F (Front-to-Rear) IBM PN 7309BF9
Front-to-Rear airflow – ideal for IBM iDataplex or when needing ports in front of rack
IBM BNT RackSwitch G8124DC (DC Power) IBM PN 7309CD9
Rear-to-Front airflow – ideal for servers or blade chassis with ports in back of rack
Enhanced models:
IBM BNT RackSwitch G8124E-R (Rear-to-Front) IBM PN 7309BR6
Rear-to-Front airflow – ideal for servers or blade chassis with ports in back of rack
IBM BNT RackSwitch G8124E-F (Front-to-Rear) IBM PN 7309BF7
Front-to-Rear airflow – ideal for IBM iDataplex or when needing ports in front of rack
These are the hardware features:
Interface options
Twenty-four 10G SFP+ fiber connectors
2x 10/100/1000 Ethernet RJ45 ports for Management
One mini-USB Console port for management
Server-like port orientations, enabling short and simple cabling
Active DAC support for interoperability with Cisco Nexus 5k and Brocade
Dimensions: 17.3" wide, 15" deep, 1 RU high
Weight: 6.40 kg (14.08 lb)
Rack Installation Kit
Generic Rail Mount Kit (2-post)
BNT Horizontal Rack Mount Kit
Can be mounted vertically or horizontally
LEDs
System LEDs to indicate status
LEDs to indicate master/member
Airflow
Rear-to-front cooling
Redundant variable speed fans for reduced power draw
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