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Silver rackmount network switch with 32 front ports and SFP uplinks

Lenovo

Lenovo RackSwitch G8332 32 x 40 GbE Layer 3 Switch

SKU CH-HRGT-QS5GH

A rack-mount Layer 3 switch with 32 ports of 40 Gigabit Ethernet and SFP uplinks for high-density aggregation

  • FormatRackmount
  • Network Management TypeLayer 3 Switch
  • Uplink PortsYes
  • Uplink InterfaceSFP
  • Primary Ports32 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
  • Primary Port Speed40GBAse-LR4 40GBase-SR4 40GBase-CR4
  • 32 ports of 40 GbE for high-density aggregation
  • Layer 3 routing enables IP forwarding at line rate
  • Rackmount form factor fits standard data-centre cabinets
  • SFP uplink ports add flexible fibre connectivity
  • Multiple 40GBase variants support LR4, SR4 and CR4 media

Purpose-built RackSwitch G8332

The Lenovo RackSwitch G8332 is a new rackmount Layer 3 switch that provides 32 expansion slots for 40 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. It supports 40GBase-LR4, 40GBase-SR4 and 40GBase-CR4 port speeds and includes SFP uplink ports for flexible aggregation. The platform is designed for high-density data centre deployments that demand Layer 3 routing at 40 GbE line rate.

Suitable for high-density 40 GbE cores.

Network teams building a 40 GbE spine or leaf layer with native 40 GbE optics or direct-attach cables will find the port density and Layer 3 feature set a direct match. Operators who require different native interface speeds, need Power over Ethernet for attached devices, or need a different form factor should look at other platforms.

Deciding specification is the 32 x 40 GbE

The single figure that determines fit is the 32 expansion slots, each capable of 40 Gigabit Ethernet. If the design calls for exactly that many 40 GbE ports in a rackmount Layer 3 switch, the G8332 meets the requirement; if the port count or speed profile differs, another switch is needed.

Highlights

  • 32 ports of 40 GbE for high-density aggregation
  • Layer 3 routing enables IP forwarding at line rate
  • Rackmount form factor fits standard data-centre cabinets
  • SFP uplink ports add flexible fibre connectivity
  • Multiple 40GBase variants support LR4, SR4 and CR4 media

Specifications

Brandlenovo
FormatRackmount
Network Management TypeLayer 3 Switch
Uplink PortsYes
Uplink InterfaceSFP
Primary Ports32 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
Primary Port Speed40GBAse-LR4 40GBase-SR4 40GBase-CR4
Uplink SpeedSFP
ModelG8332

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 32-port 40 GbE configuration or a smaller version?

The G8332 ships with 32 primary 40 GbE expansion slots; no smaller port-count variant is listed for this model.

What does the 40 GbE port speed actually deliver in a live rack?

Each primary slot runs at 40 GbE using LR4, SR4 or CR4 optics, giving full line-rate 40 GbE per port when populated with matching transceivers.

How do the SFP uplinks limit overall uplink throughput?

Uplink ports use SFP interfaces, so maximum uplink bandwidth depends on the specific SFP module installed in each uplink slot.

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