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7159E2X Lenovo ThinkSystem NE2572 RackSwitch (Front to Rear) 48-Ports SFP28/SFP+ with 6x QSFP28/QSFP+ Expansion Slot Layer 3 Switch

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7159E2X

Weight: 26.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 48 SFP28/SFP+ ports for high-speed connectivity
  • 6 QSFP28/QSFP+ expansion slots for flexible uplinks
  • Layer 3 routing capabilities for advanced network management
  • Front-to-rear airflow suitable for data center racks
Product Overview

The Lenovo ThinkSystem NE2572 RackSwitch 7159E2X serves as a high-performance Layer 3 switch designed for data center use. It provides a balance of dense 25GbE ports and scalable 100GbE uplinks, fitting seamlessly into rack environments with front-to-rear airflow. This switch is a solid choice for managing complex network traffic in enterprise and cloud infrastructures.

General Information
Brand Lenovo
Part Number 7159E2X
Condition Refurbished
Technical Information
Form Factor Rack-Mountable
Mount Type 1U Rack
Switch Ports 48 x SFP28/SFP+, 6 x QSFP28/QSFP+
Number of Ports 54-Ports
Port Type SFP, SFP+, QSFP / QSFP+
Port Speed 10 GbE, 25 GbE on SFP; 40 GbE/100 GbE on QSFP
UpLink Ports 6 × QSFP28/QSFP+ (up to 100 GbE)
POE Support No
Switching Capacity 3.6 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate 2.678 Mpps
DRAM 8 GB
Flash Memory 4 GB
VLAN Support Yes
Max VLANs Supported 4,095 VLAN IDs
Layer Support Layer 2, Layer 3
Connector Type SFP28, SFP+, QSFP28, QSFP+
Performance
Latency 535 ns
Jumbo Frame Support Up To 9216 Bytes
MAC Address Table Size Up to 104,000 entries
Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols OSPF, BGP
Remote Protocols SNMPv1/2/3, Telnet, SSH, HTTP/HTTPS, REST API
Management Interfaces 1× RJ-45 OOB, 1× RS-232 console, 1× micro-USB port plus in-band via Ethernet
Security Features RADIUS, TACACS+, ACL, RBAC, CoPP, Trustsec via TPM 1.2
Management Type CLI, Web GUI, SNMP, RESTful API
Security ACLs, 802.1X authentication, RADIUS, TACACS+, DHCP snooping, IP Source Guard
Remote Management Protocol SNMP, SSH, Telnet, HTTP, HTTPS
Routing Protocol Static routing, OSPF, BGP, RIP
Power & Cooling
Fans Front-to-rear hot-swappable cooling fans (redundant fan modules)
Power AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz (supports redundant PSUs)
Power Supply Redundant hot-swappable AC power supply modules (factory-configurable)
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions 4.4 cm × 44.1 cm × 48.7 cm
Weight 26.00
Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C
Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards CE, FCC
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ae (10GbE), IEEE 802.3by (25GbE), IEEE 802.1Q (VLAN), IEEE 802.1p (QoS), IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.3x (flow control)


Product Description

The Lenovo ThinkSystem NE2572 RackSwitch 7159E2X is built to handle demanding data center environments with its powerful Layer 3 switching capabilities and extensive port options. It’s commonly used in enterprise networks and cloud infrastructure where high bandwidth and low latency are essential. Network engineers and IT professionals rely on it for aggregating traffic and providing robust routing features.

Key Features

  • Delivers 48 high-speed SFP28/SFP+ ports, supporting up to 25GbE connections
  • Includes 6 QSFP28/QSFP+ slots, enabling scalable 100GbE uplinks
  • Supports advanced Layer 3 protocols for efficient routing and segmentation
  • Designed with front-to-rear airflow to fit standard data center cooling setups
  • Offers flexible deployment options with comprehensive management tools

This switch is typically deployed in core or aggregation layers of data centers, where it manages large volumes of traffic between servers and storage systems. Its combination of speed and routing features helps maintain network reliability and performance under heavy workloads.


Use Cases

The 7159E2X Lenovo ThinkSystem NE2572 RackSwitch is designed for high-density, high-performance networking scenarios requiring scalable bandwidth and efficient cooling.

How It's Used:

  • Aggregating 25GbE and 10GbE server connections in data centers
  • Providing high-speed uplinks via 40GbE or 100GbE QSFP28/QSFP+ ports
  • Supporting Layer 3 routing in enterprise campus networks
  • Deploying in environments that require front-to-rear airflow for thermal management
  • Integrating into cloud infrastructure for scalable and reliable network switching

This switch offers network architects flexibility and performance for building scalable, efficient, and robust networks in demanding environments.


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7159E2X Lenovo ThinkSystem NE2572 RackSwitch (Front to Rear) 48-Ports SFP28/SFP+ with 6x QSFP28/QSFP+ Expansion Slot Layer 3 Switch
7159E2X Lenovo ThinkSystem NE2572 RackSwitch (Front to Rear) 48-Ports SFP28/SFP+ with 6x QSFP28/QSFP+ Expansion Slot Layer 3 Switch