- Delivers high availability, high-performance and single point of management in a compact, power-efficient one rack-unit form factor
- Virtual Chassis technology enables up to 10switches to be interconnected as a single logical device supporting up to 480 server access ports, lowering management and administrative overhead
- Combines the cabling simplicity and modular rack-level efficiency of top-of-rack solutions with the operational ease, configuration flexibility and high availability of end-of-row deployments
- Redundant power supplies and carrier-class Juniper Networks JUNOS software operating system increase Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and reduce Mean Time To Repair (MTTR)
- Includes eight Class of Service (CoS) queues per port, enabling separate prioritization of virtual machines
- Scalable design allows an entire row of server switches to be managed as a single device
- Modular GbE and 10 GbE uplink ports can be installed in the field when needed, providing built-in upgradeability without requiring forklift upgrades
- IBM Ethernet j-type infrastructure delivers consistent feature set and shortens the learning curve, lowering operational expenses
The IBM Ethernet Switch J48E is designed to combine the high availability and carrier-class reliability of modular systems with the economics and flexibility of stackable platforms, thereby providing a high-performance, scalable solution for data center top-of-rack and end-of-row applications.
Offering a full suite of Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching capabilities as part of the base software, the IBM Ethernet Switch J48E can also satisfy a variety of high-performance branch and cam-pus deployments. A single 48-portswitch can be deployed initially; as requirements grow, integrated "Virtual Chassis" technology allows up to 10 switches to be interconnected over a 128 Gigabit-per-second (Gbps) back-plane and managed as a single device. This capability delivers a scalable, pay-as-you-grow solution for supporting escalating customer requirements.
The IBM Ethernet Switch J48E includes features designed for high availability, such as redundant, hot-swappable internal power supplies and field-replaceable, multi-blower fan trays to maximize uptime. In addition, the switch offers Class 3 Power over Ethernet (PoE), delivering 15.4 watts on the first eight ports to support net-worked devices such as top-of-rack security cameras and wireless LAN (WLAN) access points for low-density converged networks.