IBM Systems and Technology Data Sheet IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8264 10 Gb/40 Gb Ethernet Switch designed for the data center Optimized for applications requiring high bandwidth and low latency Supports Virtual Fabric and OpenFlow Up to sixty-four 10 Gb SFP+ ports in a 1U form factor Future-proofed with four 40 Gb QSFP+ ports Stacking—A single switch image and configuration file can be used for up to eight switches, sharing only one IP address and one management interface Built with top performance in mind, the IBM® RackSwitch™ G8264 is ideal for today’s big data, cloud and optimized workloads. It is an enterprise-class and full-featured data-center switch that delivers linerate, high-bandwidth switching, filtering, and traffic queuing without delaying data. Large data-center grade buffers keep traffic moving. Redundant power and fans along with numerous high availability features equips the switch for business-sensitive traffic. The G8264 supports IBM VMready® technology, an innovative, standards-based solution to manage virtual machines (VMs) in small to large-scale data center and cloud environments. The RackSwitch G8264 is ideal for latency-sensitive applications such as high performance computing clusters and financial applications and is a key piece when connecting multiple chassis together with Pure System Solutions. The G8264 supports stacking for up to eight switches for simplified switch management as well as IBM Virtual Fabric to enable clients to diminish the number of I/O adapters buy creating virtual NIC’s out of a 10 Gb adapter, helping reduce cost and complexity. The G8264 supports the newest protocols—including Data Center Bridging/Converged Enhanced Ethernet (DCB/CEE) for support of Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), in addition to iSCSI and NAS. The RackSwitch G8264 is the first 10 GbE switch to offer benefits of OpenFlow, the first protocol designed specifically for software defined networking (SDN), providing high-performance, traffic control, improved automation and centralized management across multiple network devices.

IBM RackSwitch G8264 at a glance IBM RackSwitch G8264 Performance 100% line rate performance 880 nanoseconds latency 1.28 Tbps non-blocking switching throughput (full duplex) 960 Mpps Hardware features Interface options 48 × 1 Gb/10 Gb SFP+ ports, 4 × 40 Gb QSFP+ ports Up to 64 × 10 Gb SFP+ connections with optional breakout cables 17.3" wide, 19.0" deep, 1U high Dual load-sharing hot-swap internal power modules, 50 - 60 Hz, 100 - 240 V ac auto-switching per module typical power consumption of 275 W 3-year customer replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty, next business day 9x5, service upgrades...