The Lenovo RackSwitch™ G8296 that leverages 10Gb SFP+ and 40Gb QSFP+ Ethernet technology is specifically designed for the data center. It is ideal for today's big data, cloud, and optimized workload solutions. It is an enterprise class Layer 2 and Layer 3 full featured switch that delivers line-rate, high-bandwidth switching, filtering, and traffic queuing without delaying data. Large data-center grade buffers help keep traffic moving, while the redundant hot-swap power supplies and fans along with numerous availability features help provide high availability for business sensitive traffic.
General Information
| Manufacturer |
Lenovo Group Limited |
| Manufacturer Part Number |
7159GF5 |
| Manufacturer Website Address |
http://www3.lenovo.com/au/en |
| Brand Name |
Lenovo |
| Product Line |
RackSwitch |
| Product Model |
G8296 |
| Product Name |
RackSwitch G8296 Layer 3 Switch |
| Packaged Quantity |
1 |
| Product Type |
Layer 3 Switch |
Network & Communication
Physical Characteristics
| Compatible Rack Unit |
2U |
| Form Factor |
Rack-mountable |
| Height |
87 mm |
| Width |
571 mm |
| Depth |
442 mm |
| Weight (Approximate) |
12.10 kg |
Power Description
| Power Source |
Power Supply |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported |
Yes |
I/O Expansions
| Number of Total Expansion Slots |
96 |
| Expansion Slot Type |
QSFP+ |
| SFP+ |
| Number of SFP+ Slots |
86 |
Interfaces/Ports
| Uplink Port |
Yes |
| Modular |
No |
| Stack Port |
No |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details |
86 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot |
| 10 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot |
Management & Protocols
Media & Performance
| Media Type Supported |
Optical Fiber |
| Ethernet Technology |
10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| 40 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Network Technology |
1000Base-SX |
| 1000Base-LX |
| 1000Base-T |
| 10GBase-LR |
| 10GBase-SR |
| 10GBase-ER |
| 40GBase-X |