Lenovo ThinkSystem NE2580 25GbE Top-of-Rack Switch
Brand: Lenovo | Category: Network Switches
SKU: LENO-7D8XCTO1WW | Part #: 7D8X CTO1WW | MPN: 7D8X CTO1WW
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About the Lenovo ThinkSystem NE2580 25GbE Top-of-Rack Switch
The Lenovo ThinkSystem NE2580 is a high-density, purpose-built top-of-rack switch designed to serve as the primary server access layer in modern data center and HPC environments. Featuring 48 x 25GbE SFP28 downlink ports and 8 x 100GbE QSFP28 uplink ports, the NE2580 delivers a non-blocking switching fabric that sustains line-rate throughput across all ports simultaneously, eliminating congestion at the server edge. Its architecture is built around a high-performance merchant silicon ASIC that supports advanced traffic management, deep packet buffers, and low-latency forwarding critical for latency-sensitive workloads such as AI inference pipelines and distributed storage clusters.
The NE2580 supports the Open Network Install Environment (ONIE) bootloader, enabling operators to deploy a broad ecosystem of open-source and commercial network operating systems including Cumulus Linux, SONiC, and other ONIE-compatible platforms. This open NOS approach gives enterprise teams the flexibility to adopt a disaggregated networking model, decoupling hardware from software to accelerate feature velocity and reduce operational complexity. Integration with Lenovo XClarity Administrator provides unified management across ThinkSystem servers and the NE2580 fabric, streamlining topology discovery, firmware lifecycle management, and health monitoring from a single console.
Launched in Q1 2025, the NE2580 is optimized for deployment alongside Lenovo ThinkSystem SR and ST series servers, making it a natural fit for organizations standardizing on Lenovo infrastructure. The switch supports advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features including VXLAN BGP-EVPN overlay networking, ECMP load balancing, and comprehensive QoS policies, enabling seamless migration from traditional three-tier architectures to modern spine-leaf topologies. Redundant hot-swap power supplies and fan modules ensure continuous availability in mission-critical production environments.
Ideal for
- AI and machine learning server clusters requiring low-latency, high-bandwidth 25GbE server connectivity with 100GbE uplink aggregation to GPU fabric switches
- Hyperconverged infrastructure deployments pairing ThinkSystem servers with NVMe-oF or iSCSI all-flash storage arrays demanding consistent sub-microsecond latency
- Enterprise virtualization environments running VMware vSphere or Red Hat OpenShift requiring VXLAN BGP-EVPN overlay fabric for scalable multi-tenant network segmentation
- High-performance computing (HPC) clusters leveraging MPI workloads that benefit from deep packet buffers and lossless Ethernet with PFC and ECN support
- Disaggregated open networking rollouts adopting SONiC or Cumulus Linux to standardize network operations across heterogeneous multi-vendor data center infrastructure
- Colocation and private cloud operators building repeatable pod-based rack architectures with Lenovo ThinkSystem servers requiring validated, pre-integrated top-of-rack switching
Technical specifications
| Manufacturer | Lenovo |
| Product Family | ThinkSystem NE Series |
| Model | NE2580 25GbE Top-of-Rack Switch |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack-Mount |
| Downlink Ports | 48 x 25GbE SFP28 |
| Uplink Ports | 8 x 100GbE QSFP28 |
| Management Port | 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T Out-of-Band Ethernet |
| Console Port | 1 x RJ-45 Serial Console |
| Total Switching Capacity | 3.2 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 2.4 Bpps |
| Packet Buffer | 32 MB shared on-chip buffer |
| Switching Architecture | Non-blocking, cut-through and store-and-forward modes |
| Layer 2 Features | 802.1Q VLANs, LACP (802.3ad), MSTP, RSTP, LLDP, VXLAN bridging |
| Layer 3 Features | Static routing, OSPFv2/v3, BGP, BGP-EVPN, ECMP, VXLAN routing |
| Quality of Service | 8 hardware queues per port, DSCP remarking, PFC (802.1Qbb), ECN, WRED |
| Open NOS Support | ONIE-compatible; supports SONiC, Cumulus Linux, and other ONIE-based NOS |
| Management Software | Lenovo XClarity Administrator integration for unified ThinkSystem infrastructure management |
| Power Supply | Redundant hot-swap PSUs; AC input 100–240V, 50/60Hz |
| Power Consumption (Typical) | Approximately 350W at full load |
| Cooling | Hot-swap, front-to-back and back-to-front airflow fan modules |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1U; 44.45 mm x 440 mm x 500 mm (approximate) |
| Compliance & Standards | IEEE 802.3, 802.1Q, 802.3ad, 802.1Qbb, 802.1p, RoHS, CE, FCC Class A |
| Launch Date | Q1 2025 |
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Lenovo |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | LENO-7D8XCTO1WW |
| Part Number | 7D8X CTO1WW |
| Condition | New |
| Product Family | ThinkSystem NE Series |
| Model | NE2580 25GbE Top-of-Rack Switch |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack-Mount |
| Downlink Ports | 48 x 25GbE SFP28 |
| Uplink Ports | 8 x 100GbE QSFP28 |
| Management Port | 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T Out-of-Band Ethernet |
| Console Port | 1 x RJ-45 Serial Console |
| Total Switching Capacity | 3.2 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 2.4 Bpps |
| Packet Buffer | 32 MB shared on-chip buffer |
| Switching Architecture | Non-blocking, cut-through and store-and-forward modes |
| Layer 2 Features | 802.1Q VLANs, LACP (802.3ad), MSTP, RSTP, LLDP, VXLAN bridging |
| Layer 3 Features | Static routing, OSPFv2/v3, BGP, BGP-EVPN, ECMP, VXLAN routing |
| Quality of Service | 8 hardware queues per port, DSCP remarking, PFC (802.1Qbb), ECN, WRED |
| Open NOS Support | ONIE-compatible; supports SONiC, Cumulus Linux, and other ONIE-based NOS |
| Management Software | Lenovo XClarity Administrator integration for unified ThinkSystem infrastructure management |
| Power Supply | Redundant hot-swap PSUs; AC input 100–240V, 50/60Hz |
| Power Consumption (Typical) | Approximately 350W at full load |
| Cooling | Hot-swap, front-to-back and back-to-front airflow fan modules |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1U; 44.45 mm x 440 mm x 500 mm (approximate) |
| Compliance & Standards | IEEE 802.3, 802.1Q, 802.3ad, 802.1Qbb, 802.1p, RoHS, CE, FCC Class A |
| Launch Date | Q1 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Lenovo ThinkSystem NE2580 25GbE Top-of-Rack Switch
What does the Lenovo ThinkSystem NE2580 25GbE Top-of-Rack Switch do?
The Lenovo ThinkSystem NE2580 25GbE Top-of-Rack Switch is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
What are the headline specs of the Lenovo ThinkSystem NE2580 25GbE Top-of-Rack Switch?
Key specifications for the Lenovo ThinkSystem NE2580 25GbE Top-of-Rack Switch: new condition; manufacturer Lenovo; product family ThinkSystem NE Series; model NE2580 25GbE Top-of-Rack Switch; form factor 1U Rack-Mount; downlink ports 48 x 25GbE SFP28; uplink ports 8 x 100GbE QSFP28. Manufacturer part number 7D8X CTO1WW. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the Lenovo ThinkSystem NE2580 25GbE Top-of-Rack Switch compatible with my infrastructure?
The Lenovo ThinkSystem NE2580 25GbE Top-of-Rack Switch interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.