RackSwitch G8124

The BLADE Network Technologies’ RackSwitch™ G8124 is a 10GbE switch specifically designed for the data center, providing a Virtual, Cooler and Easier network solution.

The RackSwitch G8124 offers 24 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports in a 1 RU footprint. Designed with top performance in mind, the RackSwitch G8124 provides line-rate, high-bandwidth switching, filtering, and traffic queuing without delaying data, and large data-center grade buffers to keep traffic moving. Redundant power and fans along with numerous high availability features ensure that the RackSwitch G8124 is always available for business-sensitive traffic.

Product Benefits

24x SFP+ ports that operate at 10GbE or Gigabit speeds. All ports non-blocking 10GbE with deterministic latency of fewer than 700 nanoseconds.

Optimal for High-Performance Computing or other applications requiring the highest bandwidth and lowest latency.

Unlike most rack equipment that cools from side to side, the RackSwitch G8124 has two airflow options (front-to-rear or rear-to-front) which allow for flexible mounting of the switch in a server rack or datacom rack.

The switch also has a special mounting kit, allowing it to be mounted vertically or horizontally in a rack.

Seamless, standards-based integration into existing Cisco® and other networks helps reduce downtime and learning curve

Network Virtualization - VMready™ software on the switch helps reduce configuration complexity while significantly improving security levels in virtualized environments. VMready automatically detects virtual machine movement from one physical server to another, and instantly reconfigures each VM’s network policies across VLANs to keep the network up and running without interrupting traffic or impacting performance. VMready works with all leading VM providers such as VMware, Citrix, Xen and Microsoft.

Active MultiPath (AMP™) – effectively doubles bandwidth by allowing all uplink ports to be active/active, eliminating cross stack traffic and providing up to 900Gbps aggregate bandwidth between servers. Built-in fault tolerance constant health checking ensure maximum availability.

RackSwitch 8124 Information

Performance

• 100% Line rate performance
• Latency under 700 nanoseconds
• 480 Gbps non-blocking switching throughput (full duplex)

Models

• RackSwitch G8124F (for front-to-rear cooling)
• RackSwitch G8124R (for rear-to-front cooling)

Interface Options

• 24 10G SFP+ fiber connectors
• 2x10/100/1000 Ethernet RJ45 ports for Management
• 1 mini-USB Console port for Management
• Server-like port orientations enables short and simple cabling
• Active DAC support for interoperability with Cisco Nexus 5k and Brocade

Dimensions and Weight

• 17.3” wide, 15” deep, 1 RU high
• 6.40kg (14.08 lb)

Rack Installation Kit

• Versatile 4-post mounting options for 19” server rack or datacom rack
• Can be mounted vertically or horizontally

LEDs

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

Airflow

• Front-to-rear or rear-to-front cooling
• Redundant variable speed fans for reduced power draw

Power

• The AC-Powered G8124 has dual load-sharing internal power modules, 50-60Hz, 100-240 VAC auto-switching per module.

• The DC Powered G8124 has dual load-sharing internal DC-DC power modules, input voltage ranging from 42VDC to 60VDC per module.

• The Nominal Power for AC or DC G8124 models ranges from 115W to 168W depending on the speed of the port (1G/10G), type of transceivers (SR or DAC) and number of active ports.

For more information on the G8124 switch and further details including software features please contact us on 0845 643 5586 or click here to contact us via email.