IBM B24X manual Top of Rack switch

Top of Rack switch

An access or edge switch is a switch that connects directly to the end devices requiring network connectivity, most commonly servers and storage arrays in the data center. A switch that is 1 or 2 RU in height that acts as the access switch for devices within a rack is commonly called a Top of Rack switch.

The B24X is ideal for deployment as an all-purpose Top of Rack switch in demanding network environments due to its high-performance, resilient hardware characteristics and comprehensive network features support. The B24X can also be used to support NAS or iSCSI SAN storage in a shared or dedicated network environment (Figure 6).

Figure 6. IBM Ethernet Switch B24X as Top of Rack switch with server and storage connections

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