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Lenovo RackSwitch G8272
Product Guide
The Lenovo RackSwitch™ G8272 that uses 10 Gb SFP+ and 40 Gb QSFP+ Ethernet technology is
specifically designed for the data center. It is ideal for today's big data, cloud, and optimized workload
solutions. It is an enterprise class Layer 2 and Layer 3 full featured switch that delivers line-rate, high-
bandwidth switching, filtering, and traffic queuing without delaying data. Large data center-grade buffers
help keep traffic moving, while the hot-swap redundant power supplies and fans (along with numerous
high-availability features) help provide high availability for business sensitive traffic.
The RackSwitch G8272 is ideal for latency sensitive applications, such as high-performance computing
clusters and financial applications. In addition to the 10 Gb Ethernet (GbE) and 40 GbE connections, the
G8272 can use 1 GbE connections.
The RackSwitch G8272 is shown in the following figure.
Figure 1. Lenovo RackSwitch G8272
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With exceptional port density and flexibility with break-out cables, the RackSwitch G8272 can support up
to 72x 10 Gb Ethernet connections in a 1U rack form factor.
The RackSwitch G8272 offers a choice of the Networking Operating Systems (NOS):
The Cloud NOS provides a simple, open and programmable network infrastructure with cloud-scale
performance. It delivers a software-defined Ethernet solution that is simple to manage and easy to
deploy using common management tools, and it enables support of automation and orchestration
applications for tight integration into the data center ecosystem.
The Enterprise NOS is a data center-class NOS progressively developed over the past decade to
deliver highly reliable, high-performance Ethernet and converged switching and interoperability with
existing network infrastructures. ENOS has a feature-rich design with virtualization, high availability,
and enterprise class Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionality. ENOS supports OpenFlow which helps easily
create software defined virtual networks (SDN) and enables a remote controller to modify the
behavior of network devices.
The RackSwitch G8272 supports the Open Network Install Environment (ONIE) which is a small Linux-
based operating system that provides an open install environment for networking devices without
operating systems.
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  • Page 1 Lenovo RackSwitch G8272 Product Guide The Lenovo RackSwitch™ G8272 that uses 10 Gb SFP+ and 40 Gb QSFP+ Ethernet technology is specifically designed for the data center. It is ideal for today's big data, cloud, and optimized workload solutions. It is an enterprise class Layer 2 and Layer 3 full featured switch that delivers line-rate, high- bandwidth switching, filtering, and traffic queuing without delaying data.

  • Page 2: Key Features

    It has a throughput of 1.44 Tbps. Lower power and better cooling The RackSwitch G8272 uses as little as 123 W of power, which is less than comparable switches use. The front-to-rear or rear-to-front cooling design of the RackSwitch G8272 reduces data center air conditioning costs by having airflow match the servers in the rack.
  • Page 3 REST API Programming The Lenovo REpresentational State Transfer (REST) Application Program Interface (API) enables you to remotely configure and manage a Lenovo switch using REST and HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP). It also allows switch management integration into management applications, such as Lenovo xClarity.
  • Page 4 VMs by eliminating the need to configure the typical access switch parameters. OpenFlow enabled The RackSwitch G8272 offers benefits of OpenFlow. OpenFlow is the open API that enables the network administrator to easily configure and manage virtual networks that control traffic on a “per- flow”...

  • Page 5: Components And Connectors

    Components and connectors The following figure shows the front panel of the RackSwitch G8272. Figure 2. Front panel of the RackSwitch G8272 The front panel of the RackSwitch G8272 includes the following components: LEDs that display the status of the switch and the network.

  • Page 6: System Specifications

    Note: The supported hardware options and software features listed in this product guide are based on the Lenovo Cloud Networking Operating System (CNOS) version 10.4.2 or Lenovo Enterprise Networking Operating System (ENOS) version 8.4.4. For details about specific software releases that introduced...
  • Page 7 Industry standard command line interface (isCLI); SNMP v1, V2, and v3; Netconf (XML) (ENOS interfaces only); REST API (CNOS only). Optional Lenovo Switch Center (ENOS only). Optional Lenovo XClarity for discovery, inventory, monitoring and events. Optional Lenovo Networking Content Pack for VMware vRealize Log Insight.
  • Page 8 (see "Transceivers and cables" for details). The RackSwitch G8272 supports Features on Demand (FoD) license keys to enable additional features. The ONIE FoD option enables customers to download an ONIE boot loader and install it on the switch, and the Advanced Instrumentation Tools FoD option enables access to low-level switch diagnostics for advanced troubleshooting.

  • Page 9: Transceivers And Cables

    MPO cables. For distances up to 300 meters, the 40GBASE-eSR4 QSFP+ transceiver can be used with OM3 MMF MPO cables or up to 400 meters with OM4 MMF MPO cables. For distances up to 10 kilometers, the 40GBASE-LR4 QSFP+ transceiver can be used with single mode fiber LC cables. Lenovo RackSwitch G8272...
  • Page 10 Maximum Part Feature quantity Description number code supported SFP transceivers - 1 GbE Lenovo 1000BASE-T (RJ-45) SFP Transceiver (no 10/100 Mbps support) 00FE333 A5DL Lenovo 1000BASE-SX SFP Transceiver 81Y1622 3269 Lenovo 1000BASE-LX SFP Transceiver 90Y9424 A1PN SFP+ transceivers - 10 GbE...
  • Page 11 A2X8 Lenovo 7m Passive QSFP+ DAC Cable 00D5813 A2X9 QSFP+ breakout cables - 40 GbE to 4x 10 GbE Lenovo 1m Passive QSFP+ to SFP+ Breakout DAC Cable 49Y7886 A1DL Lenovo 3m Passive QSFP+ to SFP+ Breakout DAC Cable 49Y7887...
  • Page 12 40Gb SR4 QSFP+ 40GBASE-SR4 10 m or 30 m MPO fiber optic cables supplied by (49Y7884) Lenovo (see Table 3); support for up to 100 m with OM3 or up to 150 m with OM4 multimode fiber optic cable 40Gb iSR4 QSFP+...

  • Page 13: Cloud Nos Software Features

    Cloud NOS software features The RackSwitch G8272 with Cloud NOS has the following software features and specifications: Scalability and performance: Media access control (MAC) address learning with automatic updates Static and LACP (IEEE 802.3ad) link aggregation Broadcast and multicast storm control...
  • Page 14 Firmware image update via TFTP, FTP, Secure FTP (sFTP), or USB storage Network Time Protocol (NTP) for switch clock synchronization Lenovo XClarity (optional; sold separately) for discovery, inventory, monitoring and events Third-party tools integration Lenovo Networking Content Pack for VMware vRealize Log Insight (optional...

  • Page 15: Enterprise Nos Software Features

    Enterprise NOS software features The RackSwitch G8272 with ENOS has the following features and specifications: Scalability and performance: Media access control (MAC) address learning with automatic updates Static and LACP (IEEE 802.3ad) link aggregation Broadcast and multicast storm control IGMP snooping to limit flooding of IP multicast traffic...
  • Page 16 Automatic VE discovery Up to 4,093 local or distributed VM groups for VEs NMotion® feature for automatic network configuration migration VXLAN Gateway enables the communication between physical and virtual devices using the VXLAN protocol for VMware NSX integration. Lenovo RackSwitch G8272...

  • Page 17: Ethernet Standards

    Netconf (XML) Lenovo Switch Center management application (optional; sold separately) Lenovo XClarity (optional; sold separately) for discovery, inventory, monitoring and events Lenovo Networking Content Pack for VMware vRealize Log Insight (optional download) for automated log management Monitoring: Switch LEDs for port status and switch status indication...

  • Page 18: Power Supplies And Cables

    Table 7. Fan assembly spare options Part Feature Description number code Rear to front airflow (7159-HCW) Lenovo RackSwitch Hot-swap, Rear-to-Front Fan Assembly 00FM441 ASRG Front to rear airflow (7159-HCV) Lenovo RackSwitch Hot-swap, Front-to-Rear Fan Assembly 00FM440 ASRF Power supplies and cables...

  • Page 19: Rack Installation

    Table 8. Power supply spare options Part Feature Description number code Rear to front airflow (7159-HCW) Lenovo RackSwitch Hot-Swap, Rear-to-Front 460W Power Supply 00FM443 ASRJ Front to rear airflow (7159-HCV) Lenovo RackSwitch Hot-Swap, Front-to-Rear 460W Power Supply 00FM442 ASRH The G8272 switch ships standard without any AC power cables. The part numbers and feature codes to order the power cables (two power cables are required per switch) are listed in the following table.

  • Page 20: Physical Specifications

    Table 10. Rack installation options Part Feature Description number code Rear to front airflow (7159-HCW) Lenovo RackSwitch Adjustable 19" 4 Post Rail Kit 00D6185 A3KP Air Inlet Duct for 487 mm RackSwitch 00FM507 ASTN Front to rear airflow (7159-HCV) Lenovo RackSwitch Adjustable 19" 4 Post Rail Kit...

  • Page 21: Regulatory Compliance

    For more information about Lenovo warranty service upgrade offerings that are available in your country, refer to the Lenovo Enterprise Solutions Configurator (LESC): http://lesc.lenovo.com The options that are installed in the switch assume the switch’s base warranty and any Lenovo warranty service upgrade for the switch. Regulatory compliance...

  • Page 22: Network Connectivity

    Network connectivity The following table lists the network switches with rear-to-front airflow offered by Lenovo that can be used in RackSwitch G8272 network connectivity solutions for System x, ThinkServer, and Flex System hosts. Table 11. Network switches (rear-to-front airflow) Part...

  • Page 23: Storage Connectivity

    Storage connectivity The following table lists the external storage systems that are currently offered by Lenovo that can be used with the RackSwitch G8272 for external NAS or iSCSI or FCoE SAN storage connectivity. Table 13. External storage systems...
  • Page 24 Part Description number Lenovo ThinkSystem DS4200 SFF FC/iSCSI Dual Controller Unit (Simplified Chinese documentation) 4617A1C^ Lenovo ThinkSystem DS4200 SFF FC/iSCSI Dual Controller Unit (Japanese documentation) 4617A1J** Lenovo ThinkSystem DS6200 SFF FC/iSCSI Dual Controller Unit (US English documentation) 4619A11* Lenovo ThinkSystem DS6200 SFF FC/iSCSI Dual Controller Unit (Simplified Chinese documentation)

  • Page 25: Rack Cabinets

    ‡ Available only in Latin America. # x represents a geo-specific letter (for example: U = North America, G = EMEA). Ask a Lenovo representative for specifics. For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the following categories: Lenovo DS Series, S Series, and V Series storage: http://lenovopress.com/storage/san/lenovo?rt=product-guide...

  • Page 26: Power Distribution Units

    For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the Rack cabinets category: http://lenovopress.com/servers/options/racks Power distribution units The following table lists the power distribution units (PDUs) that are offered by Lenovo that can be used in RackSwitch G8272 solutions. Table 15. Power distribution units...

  • Page 27: Uninterruptible Power Supply Units

    DPI 63a Cord (IEC 309 P+N+G) 40K9613 DPI Australian/NZ 3112 Line Cord (32A) 40K9617 DPI Korean 8305 Line Cord (30A) 40K9618 For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the Power Distribution Units category: http://lenovopress.com/servers/options/pdu Uninterruptible power supply units Lenovo RackSwitch G8272...

  • Page 28: Lenovo Financial Services

    Uninterruptible power supply units The following table lists the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units that are offered by Lenovo that can be used in RackSwitch G8272 solutions. Table 16. Uninterruptible power supply units Part Description number RT1.5kVA 2U Rack or Tower UPS (100-125VAC) (8x NEMA 5-15R 12A outlets) 55941AX RT1.5kVA 2U Rack or Tower UPS (200-240VAC) (8x IEC 320 C13 10A outlets)

  • Page 29: Related Publications And Links

    Related publications and links For more information about the RackSwitch G8272, see the following publications that are available at the RackSwitch G8272 InfoCenter: http://systemx.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/com.lenovo.rackswitch.g8272.doc/rs_g8272.html Lenovo RackSwitch G8272 Installation Guide Lenovo RackSwitch G8272 Application Guide Lenovo RackSwitch G8272 Industry Standard CLI Command Reference...
  • Page 30 Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this Lenovo product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk. Any performance data contained herein was determined in a controlled environment.
  • Page 31 Trademarks Lenovo, the Lenovo logo, and For Those Who Do are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. A current list of Lenovo trademarks is available on the Web at http://www3.lenovo.com/us/en/legal/copytrade/. The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both:...

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