Foundry® BigIron BIMG8

Foundry® BigIron BIMG8




End-of-Support

Foundry® End-of-Support Date: December 31, 2012
Status: Supported by TeamKCI

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TeamKCI is America’s leading Foundry® support specialist.  We tailor our support programs to meet each customer’s specific network.  Our specialization spans the Foundry® spectrum encompassing BigIron, FastIron, ServerIron and TurboIron switches; and NetIron routers.  TeamKCI legacy specialists since 1982; today’s company for yesterday’s equipment.

TeamKCI will continue to support these units for as long as you use them.

Overview

Let TeamKCI help you design the most cost-effective Foundry® Solution.

The BigIron BIMG8 is designed for the low latency, high performance, and high reliability environments of the next generation networks. Built on a distributed, non-blocking switch architecture the BIMG8 delivers wire-speed performance for high density Gigabit and 10-Gigabit Ethernet applications. Whether for aggregation in a high performance cluster computing environment, or for a next generation Enterprise backbone, the BIMG8 offers unparalleled Quality of Service, low latency, robust security, high reliability and extensive scalability.

Used & Refurbished Foundry® Options

Support – TeamKCI is the leading maintenance provider of Foundry® legacy hardware, offering premier support with four attractive SLAs: 24 x 7 x 4hour onsite response; 11 x 5 x 4hour onsite response time 24 x 7 NBD response; 9 x 5 NBD response. Round-the-clock tech support is standard with each SLA. We guaranty you will speak to a qualified engineer within 15 minutes of placing a service call any time of day or night. We support call home and dial-in features. And, will even store spare parts on your premises at no additional cost. You won’t find better third-party Foundry® support anywhere.

Hardware – TeamKCI sells pre-owned tested and guaranteed Foundry® switches, directors, remote switches and routers at huge savings over the manufacturer’s list price. All pre-owned Foundry® hardware is meticulously tested, and burned in for 24 hours. Checkout TeamKCI prices. TeamKCI is the financial alternative option that will maximize your IT dollar. Coupled with our 90-day replacement warranty.

Warranty & Support – TeamKCI offers a 90-day warranty and 9-5 technical support on all refurbished Foundry® switches and all other pre-owned refurbished Brocade® SAN equipment we sell.  Extended warranties and 24x7x4 onsite support are also available for an additional charge.  Learn more.

How to Get Started?
For more information on a Foundry® BIMG8 or any other Foundry® product simply complete the TeamKCI Quick Quote form on this page or call TeamKCI at 201-934-6500 Ext. 11 for immediate assistance.

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    TechSpecs

    Technical Specifications

     Interface Slots:  8
     System Switching
    Architecture:
     1.28 Tbps
     Switch Forwarding Capacity:  640 Gbps
     Max Performance Per
    System:
     480 Mpps
     Max 10-GbE Ports per
    System
    :
     32
     Max 1-GbE Ports per
    System:
     480

    Click for BigIron BIMG8 Datasheet

    End-Of-Life

    Foundry® BigIron BIMG8 End-of-Life Notification

    Prior to Brocade® acquiring Foundry® Networks in 2008, the Foundry® BigIron BIMG8 was designated End-of-Life.

    Therefore, manufacturer’s maintenance is not available but…

     

    DO NOT BE CONCERNED WITH MANUFACTURERS’ END-OF-SUPPORT DATES.

    We are EOL/EOS & Legacy Equipment & Maintenance Specialists and will maintain the Foundry® BIMG8 for as long as you continue to use it.

    For a fast and accurate quote, fill out the form at the right.

    Maintenance

    TeamKCI maintenance services offer:

    • Spare parts stored on premises to facilitate rapid repairs and ensure that most problems can be handled with a single maintenance call.
    • A 24 x 7 response capability that allows our customers to speak with a product specialist within thirty minutes of placing a call any time of day or night.
    • On site response time of four hours or less.
    • Our pledge to only use tested OEM parts.
    • Prices that are at a minimum 50% less than the OEM’s list price.
    • Our promise to maintain your legacy equipment for as long as you choose to use it. TeamKCI has no End-of-Life or End-of-Support dates. We have never dropped service on any product we accepted for maintenance until our very last customer had stopped using it.
    • A lifetime rate guarantee never to escalate your initial rate.
    • Operational software support for all software and firmware you are using at its current EC level.

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