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7159-GF5 Lenovo RackSwitch G8296 Front-to-Rear Switch

SKU:

7159-GF5

Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 96-port 10GbE front-to-rear airflow switch
  • High-density design for data center environments
  • Supports Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching features
  • Optimized for efficient cooling in rack setups
Product Overview

The Lenovo RackSwitch G8296 front-to-rear switch delivers dense 10GbE connectivity designed specifically for data centers needing efficient airflow solutions. It fits neatly into standard racks and supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 operations, making it a reliable choice for managing heavy network loads.

General Information
Brand Lenovo
Part Number 7159-GF5
Condition Refurbished
Alternate Part Number 7159-GF5-01-UK
Technical Information
Switch Ports 96
Number of Ports 96-Ports
Port Type 10/100/1000Base-T
Port Speed 10/100/1000 Mbps
POE Support No
VLAN Support Yes
Max VLANs Supported 1-4094
Layer Support Layer 3
Connector Type RJ-45
Performance
Jumbo Frame Support Up To 9000 Bytes
Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols Static, OSPF, BGP, VRRP, IGMP
Remote Protocols Yes
Management Interfaces Web GUI, Command Line Interface (SSH/Telnet), Serial Console, SNMP
Security Features Access Control Lists (ACLs), 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+
Management Type In-band and Out-of-band
Remote Management Protocol SNMPv1/v2/v3, SSH, Telnet, HTTP/HTTPS
Routing Protocol Static, OSPF, BGP
Power & Cooling
Fans Front-to-rear (hot-swappable)
Physical Characteristics
Weight 3.00


Product Description

The Lenovo RackSwitch G8296 is built to handle demanding data center operations with its high-density 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports and front-to-rear cooling design. It's commonly used in enterprise networks where space, performance, and thermal management are critical.

Often found in data center racks, this switch supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 functions, making it versatile for networking teams managing complex infrastructure. IT professionals and network engineers benefit from its robust throughput and efficient airflow setup.

Key Features

  • Provides 96 10GbE ports for high-bandwidth connectivity
  • Front-to-rear airflow aligns with rack cooling systems
  • Supports advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols for versatile networking
  • Compact form factor fits standard 1U rack space
  • Designed to handle heavy network traffic with low latency

This switch typically appears in data centers where dense port configurations and efficient cooling are necessary. It plays a key role in maintaining network performance while fitting into constrained rack environments without compromising thermal management.


Use Cases

The 7159-GF5 Lenovo RackSwitch G8296 is utilized in environments requiring high-density, high-performance network switching with efficient cooling.

How It's Used:

  • Connecting servers within a data center rack to ensure high-speed data transfer
  • Supporting virtualization and cloud computing infrastructures
  • Integrating with Lenovo's RackSwitch series for seamless network expansion
  • Enabling advanced network security and traffic management policies
  • Facilitating scalable network architectures in enterprise IT environments

This switch enables organizations to build resilient and efficient network infrastructures tailored to demanding data center workloads.


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7159-GF5 Lenovo RackSwitch G8296 Front-to-Rear Switch
7159-GF5 Lenovo RackSwitch G8296 Front-to-Rear Switch