Name: 7159GF5 Lenovo 86x SFP/SFP+ 10x QSFP+ Layer 3 RackSwitch G8296
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: 7159GF5
Price: 1083.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Lenovo RackSwitch G8296 is a versatile Layer 3 managed switch built to handle high-density fiber connections and support expanding network demands. It fits well in data centers and enterprise racks where efficient cooling and flexible uplink options are essential for steady network performance.

General Information
Brand	Lenovo
Part Number	7159GF5
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	2U Rack
Switch Ports	86 x SFP/SFP+, 10 x QSFP+ (front-to-rear airflow)
Number of Ports	96-Ports
Port Type	SFP, SFP+, QSFP / QSFP+
Port Speed	1 GbE, 10 GbE on SFP/SFP+; 40 GbE on QSFP+
UpLink Ports	10 × QSFP+ (40 GbE)
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	2.56 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	1.9 Mpps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	Supports up to 4,095 VLANs
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2, Layer 3
Connector Type	SFP/SFP+, QSFP+, RJ‑45 (Mgmt), mini‑USB, USB

Performance
Latency	600 ns
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes
MAC Address Table Size	Up to 224,000 entries

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	RIP, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, VRRP, PIM-SM, PIM-DM
Remote Protocols	SNMP v1/2/3, Telnet, SSH, HTTPS, TFTP, REST API
Management Interfaces	1× RJ‑45 OOB, 1× mini‑USB console, 1× USB port
Security Features	RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, ACL, 802.1x, MAC security, CoPP, LLDP, Trustsec
Security	802.1X, ACLs, SSH, RADIUS, TACACS+, Port security, Storm control, MAC limiting
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP, SSH, Telnet, HTTP, HTTPS
Routing Protocol	Static routing, RIP, OSPF, BGP

Power & Cooling
Fans	3 hot‑swap variable‑speed fans (2+1 redundant)
Power	Dual hot‑swap 750 W AC PSUs
Power Supply	2 × 750 W, 80 PLUS Platinum equivalents

Physical Characteristics
Weight	4.00
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ae (10GbE), IEEE 802.3ba (40GbE), IEEE 802.1Q (VLAN), IEEE 802.1p (QoS), IEEE 802.1D (STP), IEEE 802.1w (RSTP), IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.3x (Flow Control)

Product Description
The Lenovo RackSwitch G8296 is a powerful Layer 3 switch designed for data centers and enterprise networks. It provides a large number of SFP/SFP+ ports combined with QSFP+ expansion slots, making it ideal for environments requiring scalable and flexible fiber connections. Often found in high-performance computing setups, this switch supports advanced routing and management, which benefits network administrators and IT professionals who need reliable and efficient traffic control. Key Features High port density to accommodate extensive fiber network setups Front-to-rear airflow engineered for efficient cooling in dense rack environments Advanced Layer 3 functionality for routing between VLANs and subnets QSFP+ slots enable easy expansion to 40GbE links for uplink or stacking Rack-mountable design suited for structured data center installations The G8296 is commonly deployed in data centers and large enterprise networks where space and performance are critical. It plays a key role in connecting multiple servers and storage units while maintaining smooth traffic flow. Its robust design and flexible port options make it a dependable choice for organizations aiming to build scalable and manageable network infrastructures.

Use Cases
The Lenovo RackSwitch G8296 is commonly deployed in data centers and enterprise network cores where high-density fiber connectivity and advanced routing are critical. It serves IT teams managing large-scale virtualization environments and storage clusters requiring reliable, high-throughput switching with efficient cooling in rack-mounted setups. How It's Used: Aggregating storage area networks (SANs) in enterprise data centers for optimized data flow between servers and storage arrays. Providing high-capacity uplinks for campus or metro networks with demanding fiber connectivity and Layer 3 routing requirements. Supporting virtualization platforms by delivering low-latency, high-bandwidth connectivity in hyper-converged infrastructure deployments. Enabling edge computing nodes with front-to-rear airflow rack deployments to maintain thermal efficiency in dense equipment environments. Facilitating network segmentation and traffic management in large-scale IT environments with multi-tenant or multi-department needs. By combining dense fiber port availability with Layer 3 management and efficient airflow design, the Lenovo RackSwitch G8296 supports operational scalability and consistent network performance. Its architecture aligns with the demands of evolving enterprise and data center networks that prioritize throughput, flexibility, and reliability.