Name: 7159-GR6 Lenovo 86x 10Gb SFP+ 10x 40Gb QSFP+ Layer 3 RackSwitch
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: 7159-GR6
Price: 1753.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The Lenovo RackSwitch G8296 combines a large number of 10Gb and 40Gb ports with Layer 3 routing functions, making it a solid choice for data centers needing high throughput and flexible network design. Its rear-to-front cooling layout fits well in modern rack setups, delivering effective performance where space and airflow control are priorities.

General Information
Brand	Lenovo
Part Number	7159-GR6
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	2U Rack
Switch Ports	86x 10Gb SFP+,10x 40Gb QSFP+
Number of Ports	96-Ports
Port Type	SFP+, QSFP / QSFP+
Port Speed	10 GbE, 40 GbE (40 GbE QSFP+ or split to 4×10 GbE per port)
UpLink Ports	10 × QSFP+
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	2.56 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	1.9 Mpps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2, Layer 3
Connector Type	SFP+, QSFP+, RJ-45 OOB mgmt, mini-USB console, USB storage

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, OSPF, BGP
Remote Protocols	SNMP, Telnet, SSH, HTTPS, REST API
Management Interfaces	1× RJ-45 OOB, 1× RJ-45 in-band, 1× mini-USB console
Security Features	ACL, RADIUS/TACACS+, RBAC, CoPP, Trustsec (CNOS)
Management Type	CLI,Web GUI,SNMP,SSH
Security	802.1X,ACLs,RADIUS/TACACS+,MAC authentication,DHCP snooping,IP Source Guard,Storm control
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP v1/v2c/v3,SSH,Telnet,HTTP/HTTPS,RMON
Routing Protocol	Static routing,RIP

Power & Cooling
Fans	Front-to-rear hot-swappable fans
Power	AC 100-240V, supports redundant hot-swap power supplies
Power Supply	Dual hot‑swappable AC power supplies (model dependent)

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	87 mm × 571 mm × 442 mm
Weight	27.00
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, cULus
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.3,IEEE 802.3ae (10Gb),IEEE 802.3ba (40Gb),IEEE 802.1Q (VLAN),IEEE 802.1p (CoS),IEEE 802.3ad (LACP),IEEE 802.1D,IEEE 802.1w,IEEE 802.3x (Flow Control),IEEE 802.1AB (LLDP)

Product Description
The Lenovo RackSwitch G8296 is a powerful Layer 3 network switch designed to handle demanding data center workloads. It provides a dense configuration of 10Gb and 40Gb ports to accommodate large-scale server and storage interconnections. Typically found in enterprise data centers, this switch helps optimize network performance and scalability. Engineered for IT professionals and network engineers, it supports advanced routing protocols and offers efficient traffic management. The rear-to-front airflow design fits well in high-density rack configurations, making it suitable for environments where cooling and space management are critical. Key Features High port density with 86 10Gb SFP+ connections and 10 40Gb QSFP+ uplinks Layer 3 capabilities facilitate routing between VLANs and subnets Rear-to-front airflow compatible with hot aisle/cold aisle data center setups Robust hardware designed to support continuous, heavy network traffic Flexible deployment options in enterprise and cloud data centers This switch is often deployed in medium to large data centers where high bandwidth and low latency are essential. Its combination of port density and routing features allows for efficient network segmentation and traffic flow. Organizations benefit from its reliability and the ability to scale their infrastructure without frequent hardware updates.

Use Cases
The Lenovo RackSwitch G8296 is predominantly deployed in large-scale data center environments where high-density 10Gb and 40Gb connectivity is essential. It benefits network architects and IT operations teams managing virtualization clusters, storage networks, and high-performance computing workloads that demand low latency and scalable Layer 3 routing. How It's Used: Aggregating traffic in enterprise data centers to support virtualized server farms and cloud infrastructure. Providing high-throughput backbone connectivity for storage area networks (SANs) within financial services environments. Facilitating east-west traffic routing in hyper-converged infrastructure deployments for improved performance and segmentation. Serving as a core switch in colocation facilities requiring dense 10Gb and 40Gb ports with efficient airflow management. Enabling scalable network designs for service providers handling large volumes of data with complex routing requirements. This switch supports operational efficiency by combining dense port availability with advanced routing capabilities, allowing IT teams to scale network capacity while maintaining manageable heat dissipation in rack deployments. Its design optimizes performance in demanding data center topologies where both throughput and flexibility are critical.