IBM 49Y7922 Rack Switch G8052 48x 1gbe

Overview

The IBM Rack Switch G8052 48x 1gbe (part number 49Y7922) is a high-density, enterprise class Ethernet switch designed for modern data centre and campus environments. With forty-eight independent 1GbE ports, this compact rack-mount unit delivers reliable, low-latency connectivity for servers, storage arrays, and edge devices while maintaining a small footprint in standard 19-inch racks.

Key Features

• 48 dedicated 10/100/1000BASE-T ports for flexible network deployment
• Full line rate switching with non-blocking architecture
• Advanced QoS and traffic shaping to prioritize critical applications
• Built-in security features including port authentication, ACLs and storm control
• Redundant power supply options for uninterrupted operation
• Easy management via web GUI, CLI and SNMP integration
• Energy efficient design with low power consumption per port

Technical Specifications

• Model: 49Y7922 (Rack Switch G8052)
• Port count: 48 x RJ-45 10/100/1000BASE-T
• Switching capacity: 96Gbps full duplex
• Forwarding rate: up to 71.4Mpps
• Latency: typical < 5 microseconds
• Management interfaces: Ethernet, USB, console port
• Operating temperature: 0 to 45 degrees Celsius
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 1U rack height, standard 19-inch width, 10in depth
• Power: Dual hot-swappable AC supplies, optional DC input

Typical Applications

• Data centre top-of-rack (ToR) aggregation for server clusters
• Campus network distribution layers connecting workstations and IP phones
• Virtualized environments requiring consistent bandwidth across multiple VMs
• Storage area networks (SAN) needing reliable Ethernet links
• Edge routing in branch offices with limited space
• High-performance computing clusters where low latency is critical

This IBM Rack Switch G8052 provides the scalability, performance and management simplicity that modern IT infrastructures demand.