Lenovo Switches

Lenovo Ethernet RackSwitches

ThinkSystem RackSwitch is part of an SDDC (Software Defined Data Center), supporting hyperconvergence, with flexible management interfaces and an open software architecture. It is part of an industry-standard management ecosystem.



40 Gb Ethernet top of rack switch designed for applications requiring the highest performance. Combines state of the art 2.56 Tbps throughput, low latency, & the flexibility of 40 Gb QSFP+ or 10 Gb SFP+ connectivity in an ultra-dense 1U form factor.

32x40 GbE QSFP+ up to 96x10 GbE SFP+ plus 8x40 GbE QSFP+
Lenovo RackSwitch G8332

Highlights

  • Thirty-two 40 Gb QSFP+ ports in a 1U form factor
  • Purpose-built for applications requiring high bandwidth and ultra-low latency
  • Support for advanced features like Network Address Translation (NAT), Precision Timing (PTP)
  • Cloud-ready: Software Defined Networking (SDN) features such as OpenFlow

Performance. Value.

The Lenovo RackSwitch G8332 is built with top performance with 32 QSFP+ ports, ultra-low latency and 2.56 Tbps throughput. This enterprise-class, full-featured L2 and L3 data center switch delivers line-rate, high-bandwidth switching, filtering, and traffic queuing without delaying data. Large data center-grade buffers keep traffic moving. The G8332 makes for an ideal solution for applications such as high performance computing, financial applications, Hosting Environments, and Cloud Designs in Enterprise, Web 2.0 and virtualized data centers.

Cloud Perfect

The G8332 is design for Cloud with support for OpenFlow which helps easily create software defined virtual networks (SDN) and enables a remote controller to modify the behavior of network devices. Redundant power and fans along with numerous high availability features equip the switch for business-sensitive traffic, while converged enhanced Ethernet can help deliver value for iSCSI, NAS and FCoE storage environments.

Edge or Core

The high-density G8332 Ethernet aggregation switch enables clients to own an end-to-end flat 2-Tier network based on industry standards using Lenovo switches and servers. The G8332 is an ideal spine/aggregation switch to use when connecting a number of switches such as the Lenovo RackSwitch or embedded Ethernet offerings for Flex System™ with a 40 GbE uplink port at the access layer. The G8332 also provides clients a feature-rich design with key features such as Converged Enhance Ethernet (CEE)/Data Center Bridging (DCB), and enterprise-class Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionalities at an attractive price point.

RackSwitch G8332 Datasheet
DescriptionSpecifications
Performance100% line rate performance Sub 600 nanoseconds latency 2.56 Tbps non-blocking switching throughput (full duplex) 1440 Mpps
Interface options32 x 40 Gb QSFP+ ports Up to 96 × 10 Gb SFP+ connections with optional breakout cables, plus 8 x 40 Gb QSFP+ ports remaining
VirtualizationVMready® support
OpenFlowYes
Dimensions17.3 inches wide, 19.8 inches deep, 1U high
Weight12 kg (26.45 lb)
CoolingFront-to-rear or rear-to-front cooling, redundant hot swappable field-replaceable fans with variable speed to reduce power draw
PowerDual load-sharing hot-swap internal power modules, 50 - 60 Hz, 100 - 240 V ac auto-switching per module typical power consumption of 270 W
Warranty3-year customer replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty, next business day 9x5, service upgrades available

Large 10/40 GbE top of rack switch specifically designed for clients needing a large port count switch for applications requiring exceptional performance. Combines state of the art 2.56 Tbps throughput with eighty-six 10 GbE SFP+ ports & ten 40GbE QSFP+ ports in a 2U form factor.

86x1/10 GbE SFP/SFP+ 10x40 GbE QSFP+ up to 94x0 GbE SFP+
Lenovo RackSwitch G8296

Highlights

  • Optimized for applications requiring high density, high bandwidth and low latency
  • Create SDN with OpenFlow now and planned VXLAN support via software upgrade
  • Support for 86 SFP+ ports with up to 94 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) SFP+ connections in a 2U form factor
  • Future-proofed with ten 40 GbE QSFP+ ports, with little over 2:1 oversubscription between 10 GbE and 40 GbE ports
  • Unified fabric port (UFP) allows a single SFP+ 10 GbE port to be configured or carved up into as many as four virtual ports

Performance. Value.

The feature-rich Lenovo RackSwitch G8296 includes 86 x SFP+ 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) ports plus 10 x QSFP+ 40 GbE ports, providing sub-600ns latency in a flexible 2U switch. Clients can easily design large leaf and spine networks for a more modern east-west traffic pattern data center or provide server aggregation for multiple racks of 10 GbE servers. The G8296 also delivers exceptional power efficiency, reliability and serviceability with redundant power and fans standard. Plus with a superior 3-year warranty and software license term, it is an ideal enterprise data center choice.

Perfect For Cloud

The G8296 supports many value-added features for modern cloud deployments including unified fabric port (UFP) to help improve performance and availability when using virtual NICs. UFP allows a SFP+ 10 GbE port to be divided into up to four virtual ports with the throughput speed of each port controlled by the switch. OpenFlow support helps clients easily create software defined virtual networks (SDN) and enables a remote controller to modify network devices.

Ethernet Efficiency

The G8296 can help your data center evolve to a higher level, helping you consolidate network and storage networks into a single fabric. You can achieve lower costs, simplify management and attain higher performance with better bandwidth utilization—and the flexibility you need. Converged enhanced Ethernet can help deliver value for your iSCSI, NAS and FCoE enterprise storage environments.

RackSwitch G8296 Datasheet
DescriptionSpecifications
Performance100% line rate performance Sub 600 nanoseconds latency 2.56 Tbps non-blocking switching throughput (full duplex) 1.44 Bpps
Interface options86 × 1/10 GbE SFP/SFP+ ports, 10 × 40 GbE QSFP+ ports, Up to 94 × 10 GbE SFP+ connections with optional breakout cables
VirtualizationVMready®, Virtual Fabric (UFP) support
OpenFlowYes
Dimensions17.4 inches wide, 22.5 inches deep, 2U high
Weight17.1 kg (20 lb)
PowerDual load-sharing hot-swap internal power modules, 50 - 60 Hz, 100 - 240 V ac auto-switching per module typical power consumption of 210 W
Warranty3-year customer replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty, next business day 9x5, service upgrades available

10/40 GbE top of rack switch specifically designed for clients needing an ultra-low latency switch for applications requiring exceptional performance. Combines state of the art 1.44 Tbps throughput with forty-eight 10 GbE SFP+ ports & six 40GbE QSFP+ ports in a 1U form factor.

48x10 GbE SFP+ 6x40 GbE QSFP+ up to 72x10 GbE SFP+
Lenovo RackSwitch G8272

Highlights

  • Optimized for applications requiring high bandwidth and low latency
  • Create SDN with OpenFlow now and planned VXLAN support via software upgrade
  • Support for 48 SFP+ ports with up to 72 10GbE SFP+ connections in a 1U form factor

Performance. Value.

The feature-rich Lenovo RackSwitch G8272 includes 48 x SFP+ 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) ports plus 6 x QSFP+ 40GbE ports in a flexible 1U switch. The SFP+ ports support SFP 1GbE if needed.

Using only 123W of power, the G8272 uses less power than comparable switches. Also, redundant power supplies and cooling fans come standard, adding to the reliability and efficiency.

With low sub-600ns latency and a superior 3-year warranty and software license term, the G8272 is an ideal performance choice at a low price.

Perfect For Cloud

The G8272 supports many value-added features for modern cloud deployments including unified fabric port (UFP) to help improve performance and availability when using virtual NICs. UFP allows a SFP+ 10GbE port to be carved into as many as 4 virtual ports with the throughput speed of each port controlled by the switch. The G8272 supports OpenFlow which helps easily create software defined virtual networks (SDN) and enables a remote controller to modify the behavior of network devices.

Ethernet Efficiency

Take advantage of the economics and performance of lossless Ethernet, which can significantly improve performance, reliability and predictability. The G8272 can help your data center evolve to a higher level by helping you to consolidate server and storage networks into a single fabric. Converged enhanced Ethernet can help deliver value for your iSCSI, NAS and FCoE enterprise storage environments. You can achieve lower costs, simplify management, attain higher performance, improve bandwidth utilization, and gain the flexibility your business needs.

RackSwitch G8272 Datasheet
DescriptionSpecifications
Performance100% line rate performance Sub 600 nanoseconds latency 1.44 Tbps non-blocking switching throughput (full duplex) 1 Bpps
Interface options48 × 1/10GbE SFP/SFP+ ports, 6 × 40GbE QSFP+ ports Up to 72 × 10GbE SFP+ connections with optional breakout cables
VirtualizationVMready®, Virtual Fabric (UFP) support
OpenFlowYes
Dimensions17.3 inches wide, 19.19 inches deep, 1U high
Weight9.1 kg (20 lb)
PowerDual load-sharing hot-swap internal power modules, 50 - 60 Hz, 100 - 240 V ac auto-switching per module typical power consumption of 123W
Warranty3-year customer replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty, next business day 9x5, service upgrades available

Simplifies deployment & protects investment with Omni Ports, which deliver convergence of Ethernet & Fibre channel in a single switch. Choose 1/10/40 Gb Ethernet, 4/8 Gb Fibre Channel, or a combination. Offers state of the art 1.28 Tbps throughput in an ultra-dense 1U form factor.

36x1/10 GbE SFP+ 4x40 GbE QSFP+ up to 16x10 GbE SFP+
Lenovo RackSwitch G8264CS

Convergence

Built with top performance and convergence in mind, the Lenovo RackSwitch G8264CS is ideal for today’s big data, cloud and optimized workloads looking to exploit the advantages of Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) today or in the future. Omni Ports give clients the flexibility to choose 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) or 8 Gb FC for upstream connections and convenient access to FC storage. The G8264CS helps consolidate storage, networking, data, and management on a simple-to-manage single fabric which reduces costs associated with acquisition, energy, cooling, management and maintenance.

Building Clusters

For Flex System™ environments, the G8264CS can help simplify I/O connectivity and management with Flex System Interconnect Fabric (using SI4093 modules). A simple Ethernet fabric is designed to connect up to nine Flex System chassis’ with the G8264CS as the master/slave Layer 2 device and single point of management.

The G8264CS supports VMready® technology, an innovative, standards-based solution to manage virtual machines (VMs) in small to large-scale data center and cloud environments.

Performance & Availability

TThe G8264CS is an enterprise-class and full-featured data center switch that delivers line-rate, high-bandwidth switching, filtering, and traffic queuing without delaying data. It includes 36 x SFP+ 10 GbE ports, 12 Omni Ports for 10 GbE/8 Gb FC plus 4 x QSFP+ 40 GbE ports in a flexible 1U switch. The SFP+ ports support SFP 1 GbE if needed, while the four QSFP+ ports can add up to 16 additional SFP+ ports via breakout cables. Redundant hot-swap power and fans along with numerous high availability features equip the switch for business-sensitive traffic.

RackSwitch G8264CS Datasheet
DescriptionSpecifications
Performance100% line rate performance Low latency 1.28 Tbps non-blocking switching throughput (full duplex)
Interface Options36 × 1 Gb/10 Gb SFP+ ports, 4 × 40 Gb QSFP+ ports, up to 16 × 10 GbE SFP+ connections with optional breakout cables 12 Omni Ports, Each Omni Port can support 10 Gb SFP+ cables and transceivers and/or 8 Gb Fibre Channel transceivers
Dimensions17.3 inches wide, 19.0 inches deep, 1U high
Weight10.35 kg (22.1 lb)
CoolingFront-to-rear or rear-to-front cooling. Redundant hot swappable field-replaceable fans with variable speed to reduce power draw
PowerDual load-sharing hot-swap internal power modules Typical power consumption of 330 W
Warranty3-year customer replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty, next business day 9x5, service upgrades available

10 Gb/40 Gb top of rack switch specifically designed for applications requiring the highest performance. It combines state of the art 1.28 Tbps throughput with up to sixty-four 10 Gb SFP+ connections in an ultra-dense 1U form factor.

48x10 GbE SFP+ 4x40 GbE QSFP+ up to 64x10 GbE SFP+
Lenovo RackSwitch G8264

Performance & Simplicity

The feature-rich Lenovo RackSwitch G8264 includes 48 x SFP+ 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) ports plus 4 x QSFP+ 40 GbE ports in a flexible 1U switch. The SFP+ ports support SFP 1 GbE if needed, while the four QSFP+ ports can add up to16 additional SFP+ ports via breakout cables. Redundant power supplies and cooling fans come standard, adding to the reliability and efficiency. In addition the G8264 supports stacking for up to eight switches for simplified switch management using a single IP management address.

Cloud Perfect

The G8264 supports several value-added features for modern cloud deployments including unified fabric port (UFP) to help improve performance and availability when using virtual network interface connections. UFP allows a single SFP+ 10 GbE port to be carved into as many as four virtual ports with the throughput speed of each port controlled by the Networking Operating System (NOS). The G8264 features OpenFlow support to help easily create software defined virtual networks (SDN) and enables a remote controller to modify the behavior of network devices through a well-defined “forwarding instruction set.”

Ethernet Efficiency

Take advantage of the economics and performance of lossless Ethernet, which can eliminate packet drops for significantly improved performance, reliability and predictability. The G8264 can help your data center evolve to a higher level, helping you consolidate network and storage networks into a single fabric. You can achieve lower costs, simplify management and attain higher performance with better bandwidth utilization—and the flexibility you need to meet tomorrow's needs. Converged enhanced Ethernet can help deliver value for your iSCSI, NAS and FCoE enterprise storage environments.

RackSwitch G8264 Datasheet
DescriptionSpecifications
Performance100% line rate performance 880 nanoseconds latency 1.28 Tbps non-blocking switching throughput (full duplex) 960 Mpps
Interface options48 × 1 Gb/10 Gb SFP+ ports, 4 × 40 Gb QSFP+ ports Up to 64 × 10 Gb SFP+ connections with optional breakout cables
Dimensions17.3" wide, 19.0" deep, 1U high
Weight9.98 kg (22 lb)
CoolingFront-to-rear or rear-to-front cooling, redundant hot swappable field-replaceable fans with variable speed to reduce power draw
PowerDual load-sharing hot-swap internal power modules, 50 - 60 Hz, 100 - 240 V ac auto-switching per module typical power consumption of 275 W
Warranty3-year customer replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty, next business day 9x5, service upgrades available

Entry-level 10Gb switch designed with top performance in mind. The low-latency switch provides line-rate, high-bandwidth switching, filtering, & traffic queuing without delaying data.

24x10GbE SFP+ 2x10/100/1000 Ethernet RJ45
Lenovo RackSwitch G8124E

Performance and Availability

The Lenovo RackSwitch G8124E is a 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) switch specifically designed for the data center, providing a virtualized, cooler and easier network solution. The G8124E offers twenty-four 10 GbE ports in a high-density, 1U footprint. The G8124E is designed with ultra-low latency and top performance in mind. Redundant power and fans, along with numerous high-availability features, mean that the G8124E is always available for business-sensitive traffic.

Virtual and Easy

The G8124E is virtualized—supports Virtual Fabric, which allows for the carving up of a physical NIC into 2 - 8 virtual NICs (vNICs) for improved performance, availability and security, while reducing cost and complexity. The G8124E is cooler—implementing a choice of directional cooling to maximize data center layout and provisioning. Its superior airflow design complements the hot-aisle and cold-aisle data center cooling model. The G8124E is easier—with server-oriented provisioning via point-and-click management interfaces. Its industry-standard CLI and easy interoperability simplifies configuration for those familiar with Cisco environments.

Ethernet Efficiency

Take advantage of the economy and performance of lossless Ethernet, which can eliminate packet drops for significantly improved performance, reliability and predictability. The G8124E can help your data center evolve to a higher level, helping you consolidate network and storage networks into a single fabric. You can achieve lower costs, simplify management and attain higher performance with better bandwidth utilization—and the flexibility you need to meet tomorrow's needs. Converged enhanced Ethernet can help deliver value for your iSCSI, NAS and FCoE enterprise storage environments.

RackSwitch G8124E Datasheet
DescriptionSpecifications
Performance100% line-rate performance Ultralow latency of 570 nanoseconds 480 Gbps non-blocking switching throughput (full duplex)
Interface optionsTwenty-four 10 G SFP+ fiber connectors 2 × 10/100/1000 Ethernet RJ45 and 1 mini-USB port for management
Dimensions17.3 inches wide, 15 inches deep, 1U high
Weight6.40 kg (14.08 lb)
CoolingFront-to-rear or rear-to-front cooling. Variable speed fans automatically adjust as needed, helping to reduce energy consumption.
PowerThe AC-powered G8124E has dual load-sharing internal power modules, 50 - 60 Hz, 100 - 240 V AC auto-switching per module. The nominal power for AC models ranges from 115 W to 168 W depending upon the speed of the port (1 Gb/10 Gb), type of transceivers (SR or DAC) and number of active ports.
Warranty3-year customer replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty, next business day 9x5, service upgrades available

Top-of-rack switch specifically designed for the data center. It combines great performance, server-like airflow for cooling & low power consumption in a virtualization-ready package available at an attractive price.

48x1 GbE (RJ-45) 4x10 GbE SFP+
Lenovo RackSwitch G8052

Performance. Value. Availability.

The Lenovo RackSwitch G8052 features 48 x RJ-45 1 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) ports plus 4 x SFP+ 10 GbE ports in a flexible 1U switch. All ports come standard, and the SFP+ ports can also support SFP 1 GbE if needed, Designed with top performance in mind, the G8052 provides line-rate, high-bandwidth switching, filtering, and traffic queuing without delaying data, and large data center-grade buffers to keep traffic moving. Redundant hot-swap power and fans, along with numerous high-availability features, mean that the G8052 is always available for business-sensitive traffic.

Cloud Perfect

The RackSwitch G8052 is virtualized—supporting VMready® technology, an innovative, standards-based solution to manage virtual machines (VMs) in small to large-scale data center and cloud environments. VMready works with all leading VM providers. The G8052 also features OpenFlow support to help easily create software defined virtual networks (SDN) and enables a remote controller to modify the behavior of network devices through a well-defined “forwarding instruction set.”

Cool & Easy

The RackSwitch G8052 is cool—implementing a choice of directional cooling to maximize data center layout and provisioning. Its superior airflow design complements the hot-aisle and cold-aisle data center cooling model.

The RackSwitch G8052 is easy—with server-oriented provisioning via point-and-click management interfaces, along with the optional Switch Center software package for updating large groups of switches. And, the G8052 supports stacking for up to eight switches for simplified switch management using a single IP management address.

RackSwitch G8052 Datasheet
DescriptionSpecifications
Performance176 Gbps switching throughput (full duplex) Latency of 1.8 microseconds
Interface options48 × 1 GbE (48 RJ-45), 4 × 10 GbE SFP+
Dimensions17.3 inches wide, 17.5 inches deep, 1U high
Weight5.45 kg (11.99 lb)
CoolingFront-to-rear or rear-to-front cooling. Redundant hot swappable field-replaceable fans with variable speed to reduce power draw.
PowerRedundant load-sharing hot-swap power modules, 50 - 60 Hz, 100 - 240 V ac auto switching per module Typical power consumption of 130 W
Warranty3-year customer replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty, next business day 9x5, service upgrades available

Top-of-rack switch specifically designed for the data center or remote office. It combines performance, server-like airflow for cooling and low power consumption at an attractive price point.

48x1 GbE (RJ-45) 4x10 GbE SFP+
Lenovo RackSwitch G7052

Performance and Value.

The Lenovo RackSwitch G7052 is an inexpensive entry-level Layer 2 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) 1U switch that is designed for the enterprise, small or medium-size business, and remote office environments where clients are looking for economical connectivity. The G7052 delivers exceptional performance with near non-blocking, wire-speed switching cut-through architecture and is designed for those looking for cost-effective 1 GbE Layer 2 switching solutions with the ability to easily transition to 10 GbE.

Energy Efficient

With the growing focus on energy efficiency, the G7052 typically uses only 76 W of power. It is also designed with rear-to-front airflow (ports in the rear matching most server and storage ports), which allows for flexible mounting of the switch in a rack cabinet. And it provides convenient cable management and significant savings in cooling costs with better hot and cold-aisle management.

Easy Flexibility

The G7052 can easily be managed via an industry-standard command-line interface or browser-based GUI. In addition, clients have peace of mind knowing it comes with a limited 3-year hardware warranty with next business day, 9x5, customer replaceable unit warranty service. Optional warranty and maintenance upgrades are available. While the G7052 is designed for high availability, clients can get additional redundancy with an optional external Redundant Power Supply which supports up to four G7028 or G7052 switches.

RackSwitch G7052 Datasheet
DescriptionSpecifications
Performance176 Gbps switching throughput (full duplex) 131 Mpps
SFP/SFP+ Media Types10 Gb Ethernet SFP+:
  • 10 GbE short-range (SR) SFP+ transceivers
  • 10 GbE long-range (LR) SFP+ transceivers
  • 10 GbE RJ-45 SFP+ transceivers
  • 10 GbE SFP+ active optical cables (AOCs)
  • 10 GbE SFP+ direct attach copper (DAC) cables
1/10 Gb Ethernet SFP+:
  • 1/10 GbE SX/SR SFP+ transceivers
Gb Ethernet SFP:
  • 1 GbE short-wavelength (SX) SFP transceivers
  • 1 GbE long-wavelength (LX) SFP transceivers
  • 1 GbE RJ-45 SFP transceivers
Interface options48 × 1 GbE (48 RJ-45), 4 × 10 GbE SFP+
Dimensions17.3 inches wide, 15 inches deep, 1 RU high
Weight6.1 kg (13.45 lb)
Port Speeds1 GbE RJ-45 fixed ports:
  • 10/100/1000 Mbps autosensing
  • 10 GbE SFP+ transceivers, DAC cables and AOCs: 10 Gbps
  • 1/10 GbE SFP+ transceivers: 1 Gbps or 10 Gbps
  • 1 GbE SFP transceivers: 1 Gbps
TemperatureAmbient operating: 0º C to 40º C
AltitudeOperating 1,800 m (6,000 ft)
Acoustic NoiseLess than 65 dB
Heat Dissipation259 BTU/hour
Mean time between failures (MTBF)204,577 hours with ambient operating temperature of 40º C
AirflowRear-to-front cooling
PowerSingle power, 50 - 60 Hz, 100 - 240 V ac with typical power consumption of 76 W, optional external Lenovo RackSwitch G7000 Redundant Power Supply with support for up to four RackSwitch G7052 switches
Warranty3-year, next business day replacement, phone support and software upgrades, service upgrades and extensions available

Top-of-rack switch specifically designed for the data center or remote office. It combines performance, server-like airflow for cooling & low power consumption at an attractive price point.

24x1 GbE (24RJ-45) 4x10 GbE SFP+
Lenovo RackSwitch G7028

Performance & Value

The Lenovo RackSwitch G7028 is an inexpensive entry-level Layer 2 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) switch that is designed for the enterprise edge in the data center, small or medium-sized business, and remote office environments where clients are looking for an economical 1 Gb and 10 Gb connectivity solution.

The G7028 with its twenty-four 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 ports and four 10 GbE SFP+ ports standard is a great entry switch in a 1U form factor. The G7028 delivers exceptional performance with its non-blocking, wire-speed switching cut-through architecture and is designed for those looking for cost-effective 1 GbE Layer 2 switching solutions with the ability to easily transition to 10 GbE.

Energy Efficient

With the growing focus on energy efficiency, the G7028 typically uses only 45 W of power. It is also designed with rear-to-front airflow (ports in the rear matching most server and storage ports), which allows for flexible mounting of the switch in a rack cabinet and provides convenient cable management and significant savings in cooling costs with better hot and cold-aisle management.

Easy Flexibility

The G7028 can easily be managed via an industry-standard command-line interface (isCLI) or browser-based graphical user interface (GUI). In addition, clients have the peace of mind knowing the G7028 comes with a limited 3-year hardware warranty with Next Business Day (NBD), 9x5, Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) warranty service. Optional warranty and maintenance upgrades are available.

The G7028 is designed for high availability. For those clients wanting more, an optional external Redundant Power Supply is available with support for up to four RackSwitch G7028 or G7052 switches.

RackSwitch G7028 Datasheet
DescriptionSpecifications
Performance128 Gbps switching throughput (full duplex) Latency of 3.3 microseconds 96 Mpps
SFP/SFP+ Media Types10 Gb Ethernet SFP+:
  • 10 GbE short-range (SR) SFP+ transceivers
  • 10 GbE long-range (LR) SFP+ transceivers
  • 10 GbE RJ-45 SFP+ transceivers
  • 10 GbE SFP+ active optical cables (AOCs)
  • 10 GbE SFP+ direct attach copper (DAC) cables<
1/10 Gb Ethernet SFP+:
  • 1/10 GbE SX/SR SFP+ transceivers
Gb Ethernet SFP:
  • 1 GbE short-wavelength (SX) SFP transceivers
  • 1 GbE long-wavelength (LX) SFP transceivers
  • 1 GbE RJ-45 SFP transceivers
Interface Options24 × 1 GbE (24 RJ-45), 4 × 10 GbE SFP+
Dimensions17.3 inches wide, 15 inches deep, 1 RU high
Weight5.3 kg (11.68 lb)
Port Speeds1 GbE RJ-45 fixed ports:
  • 10/100/1000 Mbps autosensing
  • 10 GbE SFP+ transceivers, DAC cables and AOCs: 10 Gbps
  • 1/10 GbE SFP+ transceivers: 1 Gbps or 10 Gbps
  • 1 GbE SFP transceivers: 1 Gbps
TemperatureAmbient operating: 0º C to 40º C
AltitudeOperating 1,800 m (6,000 ft)
Acoustic NoiseLess than 65 dB
Heat Dissipation155 BTU/hour
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)128,407 hours with ambient operating temperature of 40º C
AirflowRear-to-front cooling
PowerSingle power, 50 - 60 Hz, 100 - 240 V ac with typical power consumption of 45 W, optional external Lenovo RackSwitch G7000 Redundant Power Supply with support for up to four RackSwitch G7028 switches
Warranty3-year, next business day replacement, phone support and software upgrades, service upgrades and extensions available

Cost-effective entry-level 10Gb data center Ethernet switch for servers and storage with low latency and energy efficiency combined with the advanced Lenovo Cloud Network OS.

32x10GbE SFP+ ports
Lenovo RackSwitch NE1032

Highlights

  • Lenovo Cloud NOS high-performance architecture providing flexibility and eliminating vendor lock-in
  • Lower TCO than previous Lenovo RackSwitches
  • Outstanding fault tolerance
  • Leading-edge technology with faster performance, lower cost, and better energy-efficiency than previous generations
  • VM automation
  • Deep buffer inspection
  • NSX Gateway (planned)

Better together

The Lenovo ThinkSystem NE1032 RackSwitch is part of the Lenovo Top of Rack (ToR) RackSwitch enterprise switch family, tested and validated with Lenovo reference architectures to provide the best integration possible for Lenovo servers, storage, and networking in the data center. RackSwitches interoperate seamlessly with other vendors' hardware and management. In addition, Lenovo XClarity provides easy single-pane-of-glass management for the Lenovo data center.

Data center optimized networking

The NE1032 is optimized for enterprise data centers with features, such as:

  • Software Defined Data Center interfaces ensure smooth interoperability with popular enterprise management applications.
  • Nutanix Prism with Lenovo ThinkAgile Network Orchestrator automates vlan changes to improve uptime and network security.
  • VMware vRealize Log Insight collects logs and events to determine root cause and produce reports across multiple devices and vendors.
  • VMware vRealize Network Orchestrator helps deploy workflows to automate complex IT processes.
  • As a Microsoft Azure Stack solution partner, BGP, DCP, and switch-independent teaming deliver seamless interoperability.
  • Open Architecture: NE1032 supports automation and control while integrating with industry-standard applications and APIs, such as REST, OpenStack, OpenContrail, and Ansible.
  • OpenStack controls diverse pools of processing, storage, and networking resources throughout the data center.
  • Ansible, Puppet, and Chef automation integration frees up operations teams for more strategic work.
  • Resiliency: NE1032 offers outstanding fault tolerance with one of the quickest high-availability failovers in the industry.

Low TCO

NE1032 is an extremely cost-effective switch for low-end 10GbE hybrid cloud data center applications. It offers the following reduced costs:

  • All software, management plugins, and XClarity Administrator are included in the purchase price.
  • Switches come with a 3-year warranty and include free software updates and upgrades.
  • Lower power consumption reduces operating expenses.
RackSwitch NE1032 Datasheet
DescriptionSpecifications
PerformanceLine rate performance up to 640Gbps switching throughput; as low as 760 ns port-to-port switching latency; up to 476 Million packets per second (64-byte packets); up to 9,216-byte jumbo frames; 12MB buffer size
Interface Configurations32x 10Gb Ethernet SFP+ ports
VirtualizationVLAG, SDN Ready
CoolingFront-to-rear or rear-to-front cooling, three variable-speed hot-swap fan assemblies that provide N+1 cooling redundancy
PowerDual load-sharing hot-swap internal power modules, 96W typical / 99W maximum consumption
Management Software SupportedLenovo XClarity, VMware, OpenStack, Ganglia, Nutanix
AutomationAnsible, Chef, Puppet
APIPython, REST, Telemetry
Limited Warranty3-year customer replaceable unit and software warranty

Cost-effective future-ready 25Gb data center Ethernet switch for servers and storage with low-latency and energy efficiency combined with the advanced Lenovo Cloud Network OS.

32x25GbE SFP28+ 6x100GbE QSFP28
Lenovo RackSwitch NE2572

Highlights

  • Lenovo Cloud NOS high-performance architecture providing flexibility and eliminating vendor lock-in
  • Lower TCO than previous Lenovo RackSwitches
  • Outstanding fault tolerance
  • Leading-edge technology with faster performance, lower cost, and better energy efficiency than previous generations
  • VM automation
  • Deep buffer inspection
  • NSX Gateway

Better together

The Lenovo ThinkSystem NE2572 RackSwitch is part of the Lenovo Top of Rack (ToR) RackSwitch enterprise switch family, tested and validated with Lenovo reference architectures to provide the best integration possible for Lenovo servers, storage, and networking in the data center. Lenovo XClarity provides single-pane-of-glass management for the Lenovo data center. Lenovo RackSwitches interoperate seamlessly with other vendors’ servers, networking, and management.

Data center optimized networking

The NE2572 is optimized for enterprise data centers with features, such as:

  • Software Defined Data Center interfaces ensure smooth interoperability with popular enterprise management applications.
  • Nutanix Prism with Lenovo Network Orchestrator automates vlan changes to improve uptime and network security.
  • VMware vRealize Log Insight collects logs and events to determine root cause and produce reports across multiple devices and vendors.
  • VMware vRealize Network Orchestrator helps deploy workflows to automate complex IT processes.
  • As a Microsoft Azure Stack solution partner, BGP, DCP, and switch-independent teaming deliver seamless interoperability.
  • Open Architecture: NE2572 supports automation and control while integrating with industry-standard applications and APIs, such as REST, OpenStack, OpenContrail, and Ansible.
  • OpenStack controls diverse pools of processing, storage, and networking resources throughout the data center.
  • Ansible automation frees up operations teams for more strategic work.
  • Resiliency: NE2572 offers outstanding fault tolerance with one of the quickest high-availability failovers in the industry so running applications are less likely to require a restart.

Low TCO

NE2572 is an extremely cost-effective switch for high-end 25GbE hybrid cloud data center applications. It offers the following reduced costs:

  • All software, management plugins, and XClarity Administrator are included in the purchase price.
  • Switches come with a 3-year warranty and include free software updates and upgrades.
  • Lower power consumption reduces operating expenses.
RackSwitch NE2572 Datasheet
DescriptionSpecifications
Interface Configurations48x 25Gb Ethernet ports supporting various combinations of:
  • Up to 48x SFP28 25GbE SFP28 transceivers
  • Up to 48x SFP+ 10GbE SFP+ transceivers
  • Up to 48x SFP28 25GbE SFP28 DAC and AOC. (Various lengths: 1m, 3m, 5m, etc.)
  • Up to 48x SFP+ 10GbE SFP+ DAC and AOC. (Various lengths: 1m, 3m, 5m, etc.)
6x 100Gb Ethernet ports supporting various combination of:
  • Up to 6x QSFP28 100GbE QSFP28 transceivers
  • Up to 6x QSFP 40GbE QSFP transceivers
  • Up to 6x QSFP28 100Gb DAC cable or AOC cable. (Various lengths: 1m, 3m, 5m, etc.)
  • Up to 24x SFP28 25GbE ports using special (QSFP28-to-4xSFP28) break-out DAC cable or optics with break-out fibers (Various lengths: 1m, 3m, 5m, etc.)
  • Up to 12x QSFP28 50GbE ports using special (QSFP28-to-2xQSFP28) break-out DAC cable or optics with break-out fibers (Various Lengths 1m, 3m, 5m, etc.)
  • Up to 24x SFP+ 10GbE ports using special (QSFP-to-4xSFP+) break-out DAC cable or optics with break-out fibers. (Various lengths: 1m, 3m, 5m, etc.)
PerformanceLine-rate performance, up to 3.6Tbps aggregated throughput, as low as 480 ns (QSFP28) or 535 ns (SPP28) port-to-port switching latency, up to 2,678 Million packets per second (Mpps) (64-byte packets), up to 9,216-byte jumbo frames, buffer size: 22MB
VirtualizationVLAG, SDN ready
CoolingFront-to-rear or rear-to-front cooling, six variable-speed hot-swap fan assemblies that provide N+1 cooling redundancy
PowerDual load-sharing hot-swap internal power modules, 213W typical / 289W maximum consumption
Management Software SupportedLenovo XClarity, VMware, OpenStack, Nutanix, Ganglia
AutomationAnsible, Chef, Puppet
APIPython, REST, Telemetry
Limited Warranty3-year customer replaceable unit and software warranty

Cost-effective future-ready 100Gb data center Ethernet switch for servers and storage with low latency and energy efficiency combined with the advanced Lenovo Cloud Network OS.

32x100 GbE QSFP28
Lenovo RackSwitch NE10032

Highlights

  • Lenovo Cloud NOS high-performance architecture providing flexibility and eliminating vendor lock-in
  • Lower TCO than previous Lenovo RackSwitches
  • Outstanding fault tolerance
  • Leading-edge technology with faster performance, lower cost, and better energy efficiency than previous generations
  • VM automation
  • Deep buffer inspection
  • NSX Gateway

Better together

The Lenovo ThinkSystem NE10032 RackSwitch is part of the Lenovo Top of Rack (ToR) RackSwitch enterprise switch family, tested and validated with Lenovo reference architectures to provide the best integration possible for Lenovo servers, storage, and networking in the data center. Lenovo XClarity provides single-pane-of-glass management for the Lenovo data center. Lenovo RackSwitches interoperate seamlessly with other vendors’ servers, networking, and management.

Data center optimized networking

The NE10032 is optimized for enterprise data centers with features, such as:

  • Software Defined Data Center interfaces ensure smooth interoperability with popular enterprise management applications.
  • Nutanix Prism with Lenovo Network Orchestrator automates vlan changes to improve uptime and network security.
  • VMware vRealize Log Insight collects logs and events to determine root cause and produce reports across multiple devices and vendors.
  • VMware vRealize Network Orchestrator helps deploy workflows to automate complex IT processes.
  • As a Microsoft Azure Stack solution partner, BGP, DCP, and switch-independent teaming deliver seamless interoperability.
  • Open Architecture: NE10032 supports automation and control while integrating with industry-standard applications and APIs, such as REST, OpenStack, OpenContrail, and Ansible.
  • OpenStack controls diverse pools of processing, storage, and networking resources throughout the data center.
  • Ansible automation frees up operations teams for more strategic work.
  • Resiliency: NE10032 offers outstanding fault tolerance with one of the quickest high-availability failovers in the industry so running applications are less likely to require a restart.

Low TCO

NE10032 is an extremely cost-effective switch for high-end 100GbE hybrid-cloud data center applications. It offers the following reduced costs.

  • All software, management plugins, and XClarity Administrator are included in the purchase price.
  • Switches come with a 3-year warranty and include free software updates and upgrades.
  • Lower power consumption reduces operating expenses.
RackSwitch NE10032 Datasheet
DescriptionSpecifications
PerformanceLine rate performance, up to 6.4Tbps switching throughput, as low as 490 ns port-to-port switching latency, up to 2,702 Million packets per second (Mpps), up to 9,216-byte jumbo frames, 16MB buffer size
Interface Configurations32x 100Gb Ethernet ports supporting various combinations:
  • Up to 32x QSFP28 100GbE QSFP28 transceivers
  • Up to 32x QSFP 40GbE QSFP transceivers
  • Up to 32x QSFP28 100Gb DAC cable or AOC cable. (Various lengths: 1m, 3m, 5m, etc.)
  • Up to 128x SFP28 25GbE ports using special (QSFP28-to-4xQSFP28) break-out DAC cable or optics with break-out fibers. (Various lengths: 1m, 3m, 5m, etc.)
  • Up to 64x QSFP28 50GbE ports using special (QSFP28-to-2xQSFP28) break-out DAC cable or optics with break-out fibers. (Various lengths: 1m, 3m, 5m, etc.)
  • Up to 128x SFP+ 10GbE ports using special (QSFP-to-4xSFP+) break-out DAC cable or optics with break-out fibers. (Various lengths: 1m, 3m, 5m, etc.)
VirtualizationVLAG, SDN ready
CoolingFront-to-rear or rear-to-front cooling, six variable-speed hot-swap fan assemblies that provide N+1 cooling redundancy
PowerDual load-sharing hot-swap internal power modules, 212W typical / 436W maximum consumption
Management Software SupportedLenovo XClarity, VMware, OpenStack, Ganglia, Nutanix
AutomationAnsible, Chef, Puppet
APIPython, REST, Telemetry
Limited Warranty3-year customer replaceable unit and software warranty

Cost-effective mid-level 10GBase-T data center Ethernet switch for low-cost copper connectivity and energy efficiency combined with the advanced Lenovo CNOS Cloud Network OS.

48x10GBase-T + 6x10Gb QSFP+ 6x (4x10GbE)
Lenovo RackSwitch NE1072T

Highlights

  • Lenovo Cloud NOS high-performance architecture providing flexibility and eliminating vendor lock-in
  • Lower TCO than previous Lenovo RackSwitches
  • Outstanding fault tolerance
  • Leading-edge technology with faster performance, lower cost, and better energy efficiency than previous generations
  • VM automation
  • NSX Gateway (planned)

Better together

The Lenovo ThinkSystem NE1072T RackSwitch is part of the Lenovo Top of Rack (ToR) RackSwitch enterprise switch family, tested and validated with Lenovo reference architectures to provide the best integration possible for Lenovo servers, storage, and networking in the data center. RackSwitches interoperate seamlessly with other vendors' hardware and management. In addition, Lenovo XClarity provides easy single-pane-of-glass management for the Lenovo data center.

Data center optimized networking

The NE1072T is optimized for enterprise data centers with features, such as:

  • Software Defined Data Center interfaces ensure smooth interoperability with popular enterprise management applications.
  • Nutanix Prism with Lenovo Network Orchestrator automates vlan changes to improve uptime and network security.
  • VMware vRealize Log Insight collects logs and events to determine root cause and produce reports across multiple devices and vendors.
  • VMware vRealize Network Orchestrator helps deploy workflows to automate complex IT processes.
  • As a Microsoft Azure Stack solution partner, BGP, DCP, and switch-independent teaming deliver seamless interoperability.
  • OpenStack controls diverse pools of processing, storage, and networking resources throughout the data center.
  • Ansible automation frees up operations teams for more strategic work.
  • Resiliency: NE1072T offers outstanding fault tolerance with one of the quickest high-availability failovers in the industry.

Low TCO

NE1072T is an extremely cost-effective switch for mid-range 10GBase-T hybrid cloud data center applications. It offers the following reduced costs:

  • All software, management plugins, and XClarity Administrator are included in the purchase price.
  • Switches come with a 3-year warranty and include free software updates and upgrades.
  • Lower power consumption reduces operating expenses.
RackSwitch NE1072T Datasheet
DescriptionSpecifications
PerformanceLine rate performance, 1.44Tbps switching throughput, as low as 700 ns (QSFP+) or 2.4 us (10GBASET) port-to-port switching latency, up to 714 Million packets per second (Mpps), up to 9,216-byte jumbo frames, 12MB buffer size
Interface Configurations48x 10GBase-T + 6x 40Gb QSFP+ Ethernet ports or 6x (4x 10GbE) with breakout cables
VirtualizationVLAG, SDN ready
CoolingFront-to-rear or rear-to-front cooling, five variable-speed hot-swap fan assemblies that provide N+1 cooling redundancy
PowerDual load-sharing hot-swap internal power modules, 202W typical / 291W maximum consumption
Management Software SupportedLenovo XClarity, VMware, OpenStack, Ganglia, Nutanix
AutomationAnsible, Chef, Puppet
APIPython, REST, Telemetry
Limited Warranty3-year customer replaceable unit and software warranty

Cost-effective entry-level 10GBase-T data center Ethernet switch offering low-cost copper connectivity with energy efficiency combined with the advanced Lenovo CNOS Cloud Network OS

24x10GBase-T + 8x10Gb SFP+
Lenovo RackSwitch NE1032T

Highlights

  • Leading Cloud NOS high-performance architecture providing flexibility and eliminating vendor lock-in
  • Lower TCO than previous Lenovo RackSwitches
  • Outstanding fault tolerance
  • Leading-edge technology with faster performance, lower cost, and better energy efficiency than previous generations
  • VM automation
  • NSX Gateway (planned)

Better together

The Lenovo ThinkSystem NE1032T RackSwitch is part of the Lenovo Top of Rack (ToR) RackSwitch enterprise switch family, tested and validated with Lenovo reference architectures to provide the best integration possible for Lenovo servers, storage, and networking in the data center. RackSwitches interoperate seamlessly with other vendors' hardware and management. In addition, Lenovo XClarity provides easy single-pane-of glass management for the Lenovo data center.

Data center optimized networking

The NE1032T is optimized for enterprise data centers with features that include:

  • Software Defined Data Center interfaces ensure smooth interoperability with popular enterprise management applications.
  • Nutanix Prism with Lenovo Network Orchestrator automates vlan changes to improve uptime and network security.
  • VMware vRealize Log Insight collects logs and events to determine root cause and produce reports across multiple devices and vendors.
  • VMware vRealize Network Orchestrator helps deploy workflows to automate complex IT processes.
  • As a Microsoft Azure Stack solution partner, BGP, DCP, and switch-independent teaming deliver seamless interoperability.
  • Open Architecture: NE1032T supports automation and control while integrating with industry-standard applications and APIs, such as REST, OpenStack, OpenContrail, and Ansible.
  • OpenStack controls diverse pools of processing, storage, and networking resources throughout the data center.
  • Ansible automation frees up operations teams for more strategic work.
  • Resiliency: NE1032T offers outstanding fault tolerance with one of the quickest high-availability failovers in the industry.

Low TCO

NE1032T is an extremely cost-effective switch for low-end 10GBase-T hybrid cloud data center applications. It offers the following reduced costs:

  • All software, management plugins, and XClarity Administrator are included in the purchase price.
  • Switches come with a 3-year warranty and include free software updates and upgrades.
  • Lower power consumption reduces operating expenses.
RackSwitch NE1032T Datasheet
DescriptionSpecifications
PerformanceLine rate performance up to 640Gbps switching throughput; as low as 760 ns (SFP+) or 2.3 us (10GBASE-T) port-to-port switching latency; up to 476 million packets per second (Mpps) (64-byte packets); up to 9,216-byte jumbo frames; 12MB buffer size
Interface Configurations24x 10GBase-T + 8x 10Gb SFP+ Ethernet ports
VirtualizationVLAG, SDN ready
CoolingFront-to-rear or rear-to-front cooling, three variable-speed hot-swap fan assemblies that provide N+1 cooling redundancy
PowerDual load-sharing hot-swap internal power modules, 96W typical / 99W maximum consumption
Management Software SupportedLenovo XClarity, VMware, OpenStack, Ganglia, Nutanix
AutomationAnsible, Chef, Puppet
APIPython, REST, Telemetry
Limited Warranty3-year customer replaceable unit and software warranty