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| Product Overview |
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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 | |
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| Brand | Lenovo |
| Part Number | 7159GF5 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Technical Information | |
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| 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 | |
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| Latency | 600 ns |
| Jumbo Frame Support | Up To 9216 Bytes |
| MAC Address Table Size | Up to 224,000 entries |
| Management and Configuration | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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 | |
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| Weight | 4.00 |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| 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 |
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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
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. |