Name: 1455-48E IBM G8052 48x1GbE 4x10GbE SFP+ Blade Rack Switch
Brand: IBM
SKU: 1455-48E
Price: 1309.39 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (125 reviews)

Product Overview
The 1455-48E IBM G8052 switch combines high-density Gigabit connectivity with 10GbE uplinks in a compact blade design. It fits into blade server chassis to provide efficient, low-latency switching tailored for rack environments. Its stacking and virtualization support make it a solid choice for managing complex network demands within data centers.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Layer 2, Layer 3, Managed Switch, Gigabit Switch
Form Factor	Chassis-Based
Mount Type	Shelf Mount
Switch Ports	48
Number of Ports	52-Ports
Port Type	10/100/1000Base-T, 10G SFP+, RJ-45, SFP+, USB Console, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed	1Gbps,10Gbps
UpLink Ports	4 x 10GbE SFP+
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	176 Gbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	130.95 Mpps
DRAM	512 MB
Flash Memory	64 MB
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2, Layer 3
Connector Type	RJ-45,SFP+

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9000 Bytes
MAC Address Table Size	16000

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, RIP, OSPF
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI,Web GUI,SSH,Telnet,SNMP (v1/v2/v3)
Security Features	802.1X,Access Control Lists (ACLs),Port security,MAC-based authentication,RADIUS,SSH,HTTPS
Management Type	Managed
Security	Yes
Remote Management Protocol	SNMPv1/v2/v3,SSH,Telnet,HTTP/HTTPS
Routing Protocol	Static,RIP,OSPF

Power & Cooling
Fans	Internal fans (powered/managed by chassis)
Power Supply	Powered by chassis

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.1Q,IEEE 802.1p,IEEE 802.1D,IEEE 802.1w,IEEE 802.3,IEEE 802.3u,IEEE 802.3ab,IEEE 802.3ae

Product Description
The 1455-48E IBM G8052 is a blade rack switch designed to deliver flexible and high-performance networking within data center racks. It is often found in environments that require dense connectivity with a mix of Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports to support server clusters and virtualization platforms. This switch is built for IT professionals managing complex infrastructures who need reliable and scalable connectivity. Key Features High port density combining 48 Gigabit Ethernet and 4 10GbE SFP+ ports Low-latency packet forwarding to support demanding workloads Advanced stacking capabilities allowing multiple switches to be managed as one Robust support for VLANs, QoS, and security protocols Blade form factor fits seamlessly into IBM blade server chassis This rack switch offers practical value by integrating smoothly into existing blade server setups, consolidating network connections without compromising performance. Its reliability and throughput help maintain consistent network operations essential for data centers and enterprise IT environments.

Use Cases
This blade rack switch is typically deployed in data centers and enterprise IT environments where space and performance are critical. It benefits users running virtualized workloads or managing dense server racks that require both extensive Gigabit connections and faster uplinks. How It's Used: Connecting blade servers within IBM chassis in high-density rack deployments Providing uplink aggregation for virtualization clusters in enterprise data centers Supporting storage networks requiring low latency and high throughput Enabling network segmentation and traffic management through VLANs in large IT infrastructures Integrating with stacking configurations to simplify management of multiple switches In these environments, the switch supports efficient network scaling and helps maintain consistent performance across server racks. Its design ensures it operates reliably under sustained loads commonly found in demanding IT setups.