IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8264/G8264T
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Figure 9. iSCSI
This section describes common configurations for the G8264T.
Rack-optimized server aggregation for rack servers using 10GBase-T
The RackSwitch G8264T is an ideal networking device for port aggregation, allowing the consolidation
of one to three racks full of IBM System x type servers before connecting to an upstream switch. The
IBM System x servers could leverage a 10GBase-T adapter installed like the Broadcom NetXtreme II
Dual Port 10GBase-T Adapter for IBM System x (Link:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/tips0846.html?Open
) and then CAT6/6A cables can be used
to connect upstream to the G8264T. The RackSwitch G8316 would be an attractive offering for 40Gb
upstream connects from the G8264T helping clients create a flat two layer networking implementation
as shown in Figure 10.