Lenovo RackSwitch G8264CS Product Manual

Lenovo RackSwitch G8264CS
Product Guide
Many customers successfully use Ethernet and Fibre Channel connectivity from their servers to their LAN
and SAN. These customers want to reduce the cost and complexity of these environments by using the
capabilities of Ethernet and Fibre Channel convergence.
The Lenovo RackSwitch™ G8264CS top-of-rack switch offers the benefits of a converged infrastructure.
As part of its forward-thinking design, this switch has the flexibility for growth and expansion. This switch is
ideal for clients who want to connect to SANs and clients who want native Fibre Channel connectivity, in
addition to support for such protocols as Ethernet, Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), and iSCSI.
The RackSwitch G8264CS includes the following features:
Lossless Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and FCoE in one switch
A total of 36 SFP+ ports that support 1 Gb or 10 Gb Ethernet
Flexibility with 12 Omni Ports that support 10 Gb Ethernet or 4/8 Gb Fibre Channel connections
Can aggregate FC or FCoE traffic and connect to SANs
Future-proofed with four 40 Gb QSFP+ ports
Low cost, low complexity, and simpler deployment and management
The RackSwitch G8264CS is shown in the following figure.
Figure 1. Lenovo RackSwitch G8264CS
Did you know?
The RackSwitch G8264CS simplifies deployment with its innovative and flexible Omni Port technology. The
12 Omni Ports on the G8264CS give clients the flexibility to choose a 10 Gb Ethernet, 4/8 Gb Fibre
Channel, or both for upstream connections. In FC mode, Omni Ports provide convenient access to FC
storage. The Omni Port technology that is provided on the G8264CS helps consolidate enterprise storage,
networking, data, and management onto a simple-to-manage, efficient, and cost-effective single fabric.
Also, the G8264CS can be used to create 252-node PODs or clusters with Flex System™ Interconnect
Fabric.
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