Name: 32R1868 IBM 6-Port RJ45 Copper Gigabit Ethernet Blade Switch
Brand: IBM
SKU: 32R1868
Price: 53.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (114 reviews)

Product Overview
The 32R1868 - IBM Nortel 6xRJ45 Copper GbE Blade Switch delivers essential Gigabit Ethernet connectivity within blade server environments. It fits neatly into server chassis to provide multiple RJ45 ports supporting fast and stable network access, making it a core component in managing internal and external traffic for blade configurations.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Layer 2, Managed Switch, Gigabit Switch
Form Factor	Chassis-Based
Switch Ports	6
Number of Ports	6-Ports
Port Type	10/100/1000Base-T
Port Speed	1 Gbps
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	RJ-45

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9000 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No

Product Description
The 32R1868 - IBM Nortel 6xRJ45 Copper GbE Blade Switch is built for integrating multiple blade servers with fast, reliable Gigabit Ethernet connections. Often found in data center blade chassis, it enables seamless network communication between servers and external networks. IT professionals managing blade server infrastructures benefit from its compact design and straightforward setup. Key Features Provides six copper RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet ports for versatile connectivity Supports standard Ethernet protocols ensuring compatibility across devices Ensures low latency for improved server communication and application performance Compact blade form factor fits within IBM and Nortel server chassis Facilitates efficient data transfer with robust internal switching capabilities This switch plays an important role in maintaining network efficiency inside blade server setups, offering consistent performance without added complexity. Its reliability and straightforward integration help keep data center operations running smoothly.

Use Cases
This blade switch is typically deployed in enterprise data centers and server rooms where IBM or Nortel blade servers are used. Network administrators rely on it to ensure consistent gigabit connectivity among servers and to external networks, supporting the demands of virtualization, storage access, and clustered computing. How It's Used: Connecting multiple blade servers within IBM or Nortel chassis for internal communication Providing high-speed network access for virtualization hosts in data centers Enabling reliable Gigabit Ethernet links for storage clusters within server racks Supporting edge computing nodes requiring compact, integrated switches Facilitating network segmentation and traffic management in blade server environments Its integration helps streamline network topology inside blade chassis while maintaining strong performance and scalability. The switch supports operational efficiency by delivering the necessary bandwidth and connectivity in dense server deployments.

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