Lenovo G8264CS Product Manual

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RackSwitch G8264CSProduct GuideMany clients successfully use Ethernet and Fibre Channel connectivity from their servers to their LAN and SAN.These clients are seeking ways to reduce the cost and complexity of these environments by using the capabilities ofEthernet and Fibre Channel convergence.The RackSwitch™ G8264CS top-of-rack switch (shown in Figure 1) 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 idealfor clients who are looking to connect to existing SANs and clients who want native Fibre Channel connectivity, inaddition to support for such protocols as Ethernet, Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), and iSCSI.The RackSwitch G8264CS includes the following highlights:Lossless Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and FCoE in one switch36 SFP+ ports supporting 1 Gb or 10 Gb EthernetFlexibility with 12 Omni Ports that support 10 Gb Ethernet or 4/8 Gb Fibre Channel connectionsIdeal for clients looking to aggregate FC or FCoE traffic with the ability to connect to existing SANsFuture-proofed with four 40 Gb QSFP+ portsLow cost, low complexity, and simpler deployment and managementFigure 1. RackSwitch G8264CSDid you know?The RackSwitch G8264CS simplifies deployment with its innovative and flexible Omni Port technology. The 12 OmniPorts on the G8264CS give clients the flexibility to choose a 10 Gb Ethernet, 4/8 Gb Fibre Channel, or both forupstream connections. In FC mode, Omni Ports provide convenient access to FC storage. The Omni Port technologythat is provided on the G8264CS helps consolidate enterprise storage, networking, data, and management onto asimple-to-manage, efficient, and cost-effective single fabric. Also, the G8264CS can be used to create 252-nodePODs or clusters with Flex System Interconnect Fabric.RackSwitch G8264CS 1