IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8332
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Using the RackSwitch G8332 switch as an edge switch for servers using 40 G Ethernet adapters
For environments such as HPC and others where I/O performance is important, 40 Gb starts to increase
in popularity. As more 40 Gigabit Ethernet adapters appear and costs fall, plus applications start looking
for the next step beyond 10 Gigabit, the RackSwitch G8332 becomes the ideal solution for connecting
multiple servers per rack, as shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7. Aggregation switch for east-west traffic
Ordering information
The RackSwitch G8332 includes a standard IBM 1-year hardware warranty, with Next Business Day
(NBD), 9x5, Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) warranty service. IBM also includes one year of software
upgrades. IBM ServicePac® offerings are available (in select countries) for hardware warranty upgrade
options.
