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7309-DRX IBM RackSwitch G8264CS Rear-to-Front Switch

SKU:

7309-DRX

Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 48 ports of 10/25GbE SFP28 for high-speed connectivity
  • 4 QSFP28 ports supporting 40/100GbE uplinks
  • Rear-to-front airflow design for efficient cooling in dense racks
  • Optimized for data center and enterprise network environments
Product Overview

The 7309-DRX IBM RackSwitch G8264CS delivers dense 10/25GbE connectivity with a rear-to-front airflow design tailored for data center racks. It fits well in environments needing scalable, high-speed switching with efficient cooling, making it a solid choice for enterprise and cloud network infrastructures.

General Information
Brand IBM
Part Number 7309-DRX
Condition Refurbished
Alternate Part Number 7309-DRX-08-CT
Technical Information
Switch Ports 48
Number of Ports 48-Ports
Port Type 10/100/1000Base-T, SFP+, QSFP / QSFP+, USB Console, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed 10Gbps,40Gbps
UpLink Ports 4 (QSFP+ 40GbE)
POE Support No
Switching Capacity 1.28 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate 2500 Mpps
VLAN Support Yes
Max VLANs Supported 1-4094
Stackable No
Layer Support Layer 3
Connector Type SFP+,QSFP+
Performance
Jumbo Frame Support Up To 9216 Bytes
Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols Static, RIP, OSPF, VRRP, IGMP
Remote Protocols Yes
Security Features SSH,SSL,ACLs,802.1X,MAC Authentication
Remote Management Protocol SSH,Telnet,HTTP,HTTPS,SNMPv1/v2c/v3
Routing Protocol Static,RIP,OSPF,VRRP,IGMP
Physical Characteristics
Weight 3.00
Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3,IEEE 802.3ae,IEEE 802.1Q,IEEE 802.1p,IEEE 802.1D


Product Description

The 7309-DRX IBM RackSwitch G8264CS is a powerful network switch designed to handle demanding data center workloads. It delivers high-density 10/25GbE connections, making it ideal for environments where performance and scalability are key. This switch is often found in enterprise data centers and cloud infrastructure setups that require robust, low-latency switching.

Built for network administrators and IT teams managing large-scale network deployments, the G8264CS offers flexibility with 40/100GbE uplinks for backbone connections. Its rear-to-front airflow supports efficient cooling, especially in racks optimized for this airflow pattern.

Key Features

  • Provides 48 SFP28 ports for versatile 10/25GbE access
  • Includes 4 QSFP28 ports suitable for high-speed uplink aggregation
  • Rear-to-front airflow aligns with data center cooling standards
  • Supports advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching protocols
  • Integrates seamlessly with IBM RackSwitch infrastructure

This switch is typically deployed in data centers where space and thermal management are critical. It helps maintain reliable network performance while fitting into existing rack cooling schemes. The G8264CS plays a key role in facilitating fast data transfers, ensuring smooth operation of enterprise applications and cloud services.


Use Cases

The 7309-DRX IBM RackSwitch G8264CS switch is used in settings where high-speed, reliable networking is essential, particularly in large-scale data centers and enterprise network infrastructures.

How It's Used:

  • Aggregation layer switch in spine-leaf data center architectures
  • Connecting high-performance servers to storage systems
  • Supporting cloud service provider networks with high port density
  • Optimizing thermal management in racks with rear-to-front airflow
  • Enabling scalable network expansion in enterprise environments

Through these use cases, the 7309-DRX switch helps maintain efficient and resilient network performance in demanding infrastructure setups.


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7309-DRX IBM RackSwitch G8264CS Rear-to-Front Switch
7309-DRX IBM RackSwitch G8264CS Rear-to-Front Switch