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7159-CRW Lenovo RackSwitch G8272 Rear-to-Front Switch

SKU:

7159-CRW

Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 48 10GbE SFP+ ports and 6 40GbE QSFP+ uplinks for high-density connectivity
  • Rear-to-front airflow design ideal for front-to-back data center cooling
  • Supports advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching features
  • Optimized for enterprise and data center network aggregation
Product Overview

The Lenovo RackSwitch G8272 Rear-to-Front Switch is designed to deliver efficient, high-speed network connections with a rear-to-front cooling configuration. It fits well in data center racks that require specific airflow patterns, balancing performance needs with environmental control.

General Information
Brand Lenovo
Part Number 7159-CRW
Condition Refurbished
Alternate Part Number 7159-CRW-98-CT
Technical Information
Switch Ports 48
Number of Ports 48-Ports
Port Type 10/100/1000Base-T, SFP+
Port Speed 1 Gbps,10 Gbps
UpLink Ports 4 x 10G SFP+
POE Support No
Switching Capacity 176 Gbps
Switch Forwarding Rate 344 Mpps
DRAM 1 GB
Flash Memory 256 MB
VLAN Support Yes
Max VLANs Supported 1-4094
Stackable Yes
Layer Support Layer 3
Connector Type RJ-45,SFP+
Performance
Jumbo Frame Support Up To 9216 Bytes
MAC Address Table Size 32768
Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols Static, RIP, OSPF, BGP, VRRP, IGMP, Policy-Based Routing (PBR), Route Maps
Remote Protocols Yes
Management Interfaces Serial Console (RJ-45),USB Console,Web (HTTP/HTTPS),SSH,Telnet,SNMP
Security Features Access Control Lists (ACLs), 802.1X Authentication, RADIUS, TACACS+, SSH, IP Source Guard, DHCP Snooping
Management Type CLI,Web GUI,SNMP
Remote Management Protocol SNMPv1/v2c/v3,SSH,HTTPS,TELNET
Routing Protocol Static,RIP,OSPF,BGP,VRRP,IGMP
Power & Cooling
Fans 2 (hot-swappable, rear-to-front airflow)
Physical Characteristics
Weight 3.00
Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, cULus
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1s


Product Description

The Lenovo RackSwitch G8272 is a high-performance Ethernet switch designed for data center environments requiring reliable, high-speed connectivity. It features rear-to-front airflow, which is aligned with many data center cooling setups to efficiently manage heat while maintaining system stability.

Often found in enterprise aggregation layers or top-of-rack deployments, this switch caters to network administrators and IT teams managing complex, high-throughput workloads. It supports a mix of 10GbE and 40GbE ports, making it flexible for growing network demands.

Key Features

  • Delivers 48 10GbE SFP+ and 6 40GbE QSFP+ ports for versatile high-speed connections
  • Rear-to-front cooling supports efficient airflow in compliant racks
  • Includes advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols for robust network management
  • Built for dense data center environments with scalable performance
  • Offers low latency and high throughput for demanding applications

This switch is commonly deployed in data centers with front-to-back airflow requirements, helping maintain optimal cooling while providing dense network port availability. Its role is critical in environments that need both speed and reliability without compromising on thermal management.


Use Cases

The 7159-CRW Lenovo RackSwitch G8272 is utilized in various data center and enterprise networking scenarios that require efficient cooling and high-speed connectivity.

How It's Used:

  • Aggregating server connections in high-density data center racks
  • Providing high-speed uplinks for cloud and virtualization environments
  • Supporting east-west traffic within large-scale enterprise networks
  • Integrating into leaf-spine network architectures
  • Ensuring efficient thermal management in constrained rack spaces

This switch is a practical choice for organizations aiming to optimize data center network performance while maintaining effective cooling and operational reliability.


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7159-CRW Lenovo RackSwitch G8272 Rear-to-Front Switch
7159-CRW Lenovo RackSwitch G8272 Rear-to-Front Switch