Description

LENOVO System Networking RackSwitch G8264CS Front to Rear

The LENOVO System Networking RackSwitch G8264CS top-of-rack switch offers the benefits of a converged infrastructure. As part of its forward thinking design, this switch has flexibility for future growth and expansion. This switch is ideal for clients who are looking to connect to existing SANs and clients who want native Fibre Channel connectivity, in addition to support for such protocols as Ethernet, Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), and iSCSI.
The LENOVO System Networking RackSwitch G8264CS includes the following highlights:

• Lossless Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and FCoE in one switch
• 36 SFP+ ports supporting 1 Gb or 10 Gb Ethernet
• Flexibility with 12 Omni Ports that support 10 Gb Ethernet or 4/8 Gb Fibre Channel connections
• Ideal for clients looking to aggregate FC or FCoE traffic with the ability to connect to existing SANs
• Future-proofed with four 40 Gb QSFP+ ports
• Low cost, low complexity, and simpler deployment and management

The LENOVO System Networking RackSwitch G8264CS simplifies deployment with its innovative and flexible Omni Port technology. The 12 Omni Ports on the G8264CS give clients the flexibility to choose a 10 Gb Ethernet, 4/8 Gb Fibre Channel, or both for upstream connections. In FC mode, Omni Ports provide convenient access to FC storage. The Omni Port technology that is provided on the G8264CS helps consolidate enterprise storage, networking, data, and management onto a simple-to-manage, efficient, and cost-effective single fabric. Also, the G8264CS can be used to create 252-node PODs or clusters with Flex System Interconnect Fabric.