Lenovo 00FE327

Overview

The Lenovo 00FE327 is a Layer 3 switch module designed to deliver high-speed, low-latency interconnects within Flex System environments. Featuring twenty-four 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, it enables seamless wiring of both external networks and internal compute nodes without the need for additional rack switches. With a switching fabric rated at 480 Gbps, it handles bandwidth-intensive tasks such as database replication and virtual machine migration efficiently, while supporting Converged Enhanced Ethernet and Data Center Bridging to unify storage and data traffic over a single network.

Key features

• Twenty-four 10 GbE ports provide extensive connectivity for both external and internal network traffic.
• Ten front-panel SFP+ ports support 1 GbE or 10 GbE optical transceivers, offering flexibility for campus or data center uplinks.
• Fourteen internal 10 GbE ports connect directly to Flex System blades, reducing cabling complexity and improving east-west traffic flow.
• High-capacity 480 Gbps switching fabric ensures smooth handling of bursty workloads and heavy data flows.
• Supports RADIUS, TACACS+, and LDAP authentication to simplify secure, role-based access control in multi-tenant or enterprise settings.
• Management access via dedicated Gigabit RJ-45 Ethernet port or front-panel mini-USB console for convenient configuration and monitoring.
• Integration of Converged Enhanced Ethernet and Data Center Bridging allows simultaneous transport of storage protocols and standard IP traffic without extra cabling.

Key specs

• Ports: 24 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 SFP+ front, 14 internal)
• Switching fabric: 480 Gbps
• Front SFP+ ports support 1 GbE or 10 GbE optical transceivers
• Management interfaces: Dedicated Gigabit RJ-45 Ethernet, mini-USB console
• Authentication protocols: RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP

Connectivity and compatibility

This module is designed to fit seamlessly into Lenovo Flex System chassis, connecting directly to compute blades and external networks. The front SFP+ ports accept a range of optical transceivers, allowing you to tailor uplinks to your existing infrastructure. Internal ports streamline communication between blades, reducing latency and cabling complexity compared to external top-of-rack switches.

Performance and reliability

The 480 Gbps switching fabric provides ample bandwidth for demanding workloads such as virtual machine migration and storage traffic. Support for Converged Enhanced Ethernet and Data Center Bridging ensures that storage and data traffic coexist efficiently on the same network, minimizing hardware requirements and power consumption. Robust authentication options enhance security and simplify management in complex environments.

Ideal uses and environments

This switch module is well suited to IT teams managing virtualized clusters, high-performance computing nodes, or mixed application blades within Lenovo Flex System setups. It works well in data centers and enterprise environments where dense 10 GbE connectivity, low latency, and straightforward management are critical. By consolidating switching inside the chassis, it reduces power draw and cabling complexity compared to external solutions.

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