Overview - IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8316

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The IBM RackSwitch G8316 is a 40 Gigabit Ethernet aggregation switch designed for the data center, providing speed, intelligence, and interoperability on a proven platform.

The RackSwitch G8316 offers up to sixteen 40 Gigabit Ethernet ports, which can also be used as a high density 10 Gigabit Ethernet switch with 1.28 Tbps in a 1U footprint. Designed with top performance in mind, the RackSwitch G8316 provides line-rate, high-bandwidth switching, filtering, and traffic queuing without delaying data. Large data-center-grade buffers keep traffic moving. Redundant power and fans, along with numerous high availability features, enable the RackSwitch G8316 to be available for business-sensitive traffic. Furthermore, as compared to other costly core switches, the G8316 provides a cost-efficient solution to connect multiple racks of servers.

The low latency offered by the RackSwitch G8316 makes it ideal for latency-sensitive applications, such as high performance computing clusters and financial applications. The G8316 supports the newest protocols, including Data Center Bridging/Converged Enhanced Ethernet (DCB/CEE) for support of Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE).

The IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8316 provides:

• Sixteen 40 Gigabit ports; up to sixty four (64) 10 Gigabit ports with optional breakout cables
• Redundant power supplies and fans
• Available front-to-rear cooling (RackSwitch G8316F, Model AFX only)
• Available rear-to-front cooling (RackSwitch G8316R, Model ARX only)

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• One year - Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU)

Dimensions

• Height: 1.75 inch (4.45 cm); 1U
• Width: 17.3 inch (43.9 cm)
• Depth: 19.0 in h(44.5 cm)
• Weight: 22 lb (9.98 kg)

Rack installation kit

• iDataPlex rack mount kit option available with F models
• Adjustable 4-post rack kit option available for server racks
• Two-post rack ears included with all models

LEDs

• System LEDs to indicate status
• Stacking LEDs to indicate Master/Member

Airflow

• Front-to-rear or rear-to-front cooling
• Redundant fans with variable speed to reduce power draw

Power

• Dual load-sharing hot-swap internal power modules, 50 - 60 Hz, 100 - 240 V AC auto-switching per module.
• Typical power consumption of 330 watts redundant.

Approvals and Safety

Safety Certifications

• UL60950-1
• CAN/CSA 22.2 No.60950-1
• EN 60950-1
• IEC60950-1
• NOM NYCE 019
• GOST R MEK 60950-1
• GB4943-2001
  

Electromagnetic Compatibility Certifications

• FCC 47CFR Part 15 Class A
• EN 55022 Class A
• ICES-003 Class A
• VCCI Class A
• AS/NZS CISPR 22 Class A
• CISPR 22 Class A
• EN 55024
• EN 300386
• CE

Environmental

• Reduction of Hazardous Substances (ROHS) 6

The IBM Ethernet products in this announcement are not approved to be sold for connecting to the public telecommunication networks in all countries.

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The IBM BNT RackSwitches are designed to support network connectivity for the following servers:

• IBM Power Systems
• IBM System p servers
• IBM System i servers
• IBM System x servers

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