IBM 7120-24E Blade Rack Switch G8124-E 24 x SFP+ Ports 10Gbe GE Switch

SKU 7120-24E

Brand IBM

24 x 10GbE SFP+ Ports
Layer 2 Managed Switch
High-density 1U Rackmount Form Factor
Designed for Blade Server Environments
Supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE)
Low Latency Switching
Robust Management Features
Ideal for Data Center Top-of-Rack (ToR) deployments

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Key specifications

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Model: 7120-24E (G8124-E)
Port Type: 24 x SFP+
Speed: 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE)
Switching Capacity: 480 Gbps (Full Duplex)
Form Factor: 1U Rackmount
Management: Managed Layer 2

Product details

The IBM 7120-24E Blade Rack Switch, also known as the G8124-E, is a high-performance network switch designed for dense, high-speed data center environments. It features 24 SFP+ ports, enabling 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for demanding server and storage area network (SAN) applications.

Technical Information

Model	7120-24E (G8124-E)
Port Type	24 x SFP+
Speed	10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE)
Switching Capacity	480 Gbps (Full Duplex)

Additional Specifications

Form Factor	1U Rackmount
Management	Managed Layer 2
Target Environment	Data Center, Blade Server

Description

The IBM 7120-24E Blade Rack Switch is a purpose-built networking solution engineered to provide high-speed, low-latency connectivity within demanding data center infrastructures. Its core strength lies in its 24 SFP+ ports, each capable of supporting 10 Gigabit Ethernet speeds. This allows for high-bandwidth connections to servers, storage devices, and other network aggregation points, making it an ideal choice for Top-of-Rack (ToR) deployments or as a core switch in smaller environments. As a managed Layer 2 switch, the G8124-E offers comprehensive control over network traffic. Administrators can configure various features such as VLANs, Quality of Service (QoS), link aggregation, and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) to optimize network performance, enhance security, and ensure efficient data flow. The switch's design prioritizes low latency, which is critical for applications sensitive to delay, such as high-frequency trading, real-time analytics, and high-performance computing clusters. Designed with data center density in mind, the 7120-24E typically occupies a 1U rack space, maximizing the use of valuable rack real estate. Its robust build quality and reliable operation are essential for the continuous uptime required in enterprise data centers. The switch is often integrated into IBM's blade server ecosystems, providing seamless connectivity for blade servers and simplifying network management within those environments.

Condition: Refurbished