Name: 7Z210O11WW Lenovo 32-Port QSFP/QSFP28 100GbE/40GbE RackSwitch
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: 7Z210O11WW
Price: 3388.61 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The Lenovo ThinkSystem NE10032O RackSwitch is a versatile switch built for data center environments needing high-speed connectivity and efficient cooling. It offers 32 QSFP/QSFP28 ports that deliver either 40GbE or 100GbE, fitting neatly into rack setups that optimize airflow from rear to front. This switch fits into network infrastructures where flexible, manageable, and dense port configurations are essential for handling large data flows without compromising space or cooling requirements.

General Information
Brand	Lenovo
Part Number	7Z210O11WW
Condition	Refurbished
Alternate Part Number	7Z210O11WW-11-LV

Technical Information
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Number of Ports	32-Ports
Port Type	40G QSFP+, 100G QSFP28, QSFP / QSFP+
Port Speed	40GbE or 100GbE
UpLink Ports	32 × 40/100 GbE capable via QSFP+ / QSFP28
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	6.4Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	2.702Mpps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	Standard 4,095 VLANs
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2, Layer 3
Connector Type	32× QSFP+, 1× RJ-45 OOB mgmt, RS-232 console (micro-USB + RJ-45), USB type-A

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes
MAC Address Table Size	104,000 entries

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	SNMP, CLI, REST, Python, ZTP, Ansible, etc.
Management Interfaces	RJ-45 OOB, RS-232 console (RJ-45 & micro-USB), USB-A data port
Security Features	TPM 1.2, ACLs, RADIUS/TACACS+, secure boot, ONIE
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP,SSH,HTTP/HTTPS

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	4.4 × 44.1 × 48.7 cm
Weight	25.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The Lenovo ThinkSystem NE10032O is a high-performance rack switch designed to handle demanding data center environments. It supports 32 QSFP/QSFP28 ports that can run at 40GbE or 100GbE, making it ideal for high-bandwidth aggregation and spine-leaf architectures. Often found in large enterprise or cloud data centers, this switch’s rear-to-front airflow helps maintain optimal cooling when mounted in racks that require such ventilation direction. Network engineers and data center operators benefit from its advanced manageability and robust Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities. Key Features Provides a mix of 40GbE and 100GbE QSFP/QSFP28 interfaces for flexible traffic handling Rear-to-front airflow supports front-to-back cooling setups common in modern data centers Comprehensive management options including CLI, SNMP, and web interface for easy configuration Supports extensive L2 and L3 protocols enabling scalable and resilient network topologies Compact 1U form factor maximizes rack space efficiency in dense deployments This switch is typically deployed in core or aggregation layers within data centers, helping to streamline traffic between servers and storage. Its design ensures it fits well in racks requiring rear-to-front airflow, contributing to effective thermal management. The NE10032O plays a key role in networks that demand reliable high-speed connections with effective control and monitoring.

Use Cases
The Lenovo ThinkSystem NE10032O RackSwitch is primarily deployed in data center environments where high-throughput and low-latency connectivity are critical. It is well suited for IT teams managing dense server racks that require reliable, manageable switching infrastructure with optimized rear-to-front airflow to maintain efficient cooling. How It's Used: Aggregating server and storage traffic in hyperscale data centers to support virtualization workloads and cloud platforms. Implementing high-speed spine switches in enterprise network fabrics to facilitate large-scale east-west data flows. Supporting high-performance computing (HPC) clusters requiring 100GbE connectivity for low-latency inter-node communication. Deploying in colocation facilities where dense port count and airflow management reduce rack space and cooling costs. Serving as the core switch in storage area networks (SANs) that handle massive data transfers between storage arrays and compute nodes. By integrating high-density QSFP/QSFP28 ports with efficient thermal design, this switch helps infrastructure teams scale network throughput without compromising operational efficiency. Its manageable features enable streamlined control over complex data center topologies, ensuring performance and reliability in demanding environments.