Lenovo Network 7159BAX RackSwitch Rack Mountable Ethernet Switch

The Lenovo 7159BAX is a rack-mount switch designed to give data centers and enterprise wiring closets a straightforward way to add high-density Gigabit Ethernet without sacrificing future proof bandwidth. Housed in a 1U chassis, it offers twenty-four RJ-45 ports that automatically negotiate 10, 100, or 1000 megabit speeds, so it can connect new servers alongside legacy equipment without manual intervention. Four open SFP+ slots accept 1 gigabit or 10 gigabit transceivers, letting administrators create fiber or copper uplinks that match the bandwidth demands of the core network.

Because it functions at Layer 2, the 7159BAX focuses on fast, predictable packet switching, a priority in clustered server workloads, IP storage traffic, and high volume web services.

In a top of rack role, the 7159BAX can connect up to twenty-four servers while driving traffic to aggregation or core layers through the SFP+ ports at 10 gigabit speed. In smaller offices it can sit in the network closet and serve as the primary switch, with the SFP+ cages linking back to a headquarters or data center over fiber.

A built in power supply keeps cabling simple, and the chassis offers support for a redundant unit to protect against power failures. Rear to front airflow aligns with common hot aisle or cold aisle layouts, so the switch can sit beside high performance servers without disrupting thermal planning.

• Twenty-four 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports in a 1U rack-mount format
• Four SFP+ slots accept 1 gigabit or 10 gigabit transceivers for flexible uplinks
• Layer 2 switching that delivers consistent throughput for demanding workloads
• Rear to front airflow supports modern data center cooling schemes
• Built in power supply with support for redundancy