Lenovo RackSwitch G8272 10GbE/40GbE Data Center Switch

• 10GbE server connectivity
• 40GbE data-center aggregation
• Top-of-Rack switching
• Cloud infrastructure
• High-performance computing clusters
• Virtualized server environments
• NAS and iSCSI storage networks
• FCoE converged LAN/SAN deployments
• Low-latency financial applications
• Big-data infrastructure

• 48 SFP/SFP+ ports for 10GbE connectivity
• 6 QSFP+ ports for 40GbE uplinks
• Up to 1.44Tbps switching throughput
• Line-rate switching performance
• Low-latency packet forwarding
• Supports up to 72× 10GbE connections with breakout cables
• Large data-center-grade packet buffers
• Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching
• CEE and FCoE support
• RDMA over Converged Ethernet support
• VLAG high-availability capabilities
• Hot-swap redundant power supplies
• 3+1 redundant hot-swap fan assemblies
• Front-to-rear or rear-to-front airflow options
• Supports Lenovo CNOS and ENOS
• OpenFlow support for SDN deployments
• ONIE support for open network installation
• Automation and orchestration support

• Brand: Lenovo
• Product Family: RackSwitch
• Model: G8272
• Product Type: Enterprise Data Center Ethernet Switch
• Form Factor: 1U rack mount
• Primary Deployment: Top-of-Rack
• SFP/SFP+ Ports: 48
• QSFP+ Ports: 6
• Access Speed: 1GbE / 10GbE
• Uplink Speed: 40GbE
• Switching Throughput: 1.44Tbps
• Switching Type: Line-rate, non-blocking
• Layer Support: Layer 2 and Layer 3
• Breakout Capability: Up to 72× 10GbE connections
• FCoE: Supported
• CEE: Supported
• RDMA over Converged Ethernet: Supported
• VLAG: Supported
• SDN: OpenFlow supported
• Operating Systems: CNOS / ENOS
• ONIE: Supported
• Power Supplies: 2× redundant hot-swap AC power supplies
• Fan Redundancy: 3+1 hot-swap fan assemblies
• Airflow: Front-to-rear or rear-to-front
• Typical Power Consumption: As low as 123W
• Power Supply Rating: 460W per power supply
• Compatible Media: Supported SFP/SFP+, QSFP+ transceivers, DACs and breakout cables
• Rack Installation: 2-post standard; optional 4-post kits
• Product Status: Withdrawn from marketing

Why Choose This Product?

• High-density 10GbE connectivity in a compact 1U chassis
• 40GbE uplinks for higher-bandwidth aggregation
• 1.44Tbps switching capacity for demanding workloads
• Low-latency performance for HPC and financial applications
• Supports server, storage and cloud infrastructure
• Redundant hot-swap power and cooling improve availability
• Flexible airflow options suit different rack layouts
• Supports CEE, FCoE and RoCE for converged environments
• CNOS, ENOS and OpenFlow provide network-management flexibility
• Breakout capability can expand 40GbE interfaces into additional 10GbE connections