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Why Fibre Channel SAN for Storage ?
Fibre Channel is designed for shared storage
Delivers enterprise class reliability, scalability, and I/O performance
Used extensively for critical business applications (i.e., Oracle, ERP, CRM)
Unmatched performance for virtual applications
100%
Of the top 20 VMmark results use Fibre Channel
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Enterprise External Storage -- ~40% Growth
Fibre Channel Storage remains as dominant storage protocol
IDC May 2014 ECB Enterprise Array Forecast
FC opportunity continues to grow
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For mission critical applications
SANController
SANSwitch
SMB and Entry Enterprise
Mission Critical Application
IBM Storwize V3700 IBM Storwize V3700IBM Storwize V5000IBM Storwize V7000
Brocade 300 Entry Switch
Brocade 6505 Entry Enterprise Switch
Brocade 6510 Enterprise Switch
Brocade SAN Switch Portfolio
IBM Storwize V3700IBM Storwize V5000IBM Storwize V7000
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Allows multiple applications on multiple servers to quickly access all storage data
SAN storage
Brocade 6510 switch
Brocade SAN Switches tie Storage with Servers
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Brocade SAN Switch Value
Brocade SAN Switches combine simplicity, reliability, and flexibility
• Ports on Demand “Pay as you grow” Scalability
• Enterprise-class or entry-level switches
• 8Gbps or 16Gbps, local and long range optics
• Advance Performance, Availability, Diagnostic and Management upgrade options
6510: 24 to 48-port 8/16Gbps Switch
6505: 12 to 24-port 8/16Gbps Switch
300: 12 to 24-port 8Gbps Entry Switch
Lenovo’s one-stop-shop for: Ordering storage, SAN, and servers Maintenance on storage, SAN, and servers Saving $$ - order only the SAN optics needed
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Brocade SAN Switches – Technical Features
Brocade 300 Brocade 6505 Brocade 6510
Total Bandwidth 192 Gbps 384 Gbps 768 Gbps
Total Line-Rate Ports 12 to 24 @ 8 Gbps 12 to 24 @ 16 Gbps 24 to 48 @ 16 Gbps
Port Speeds 8, 4, 2 Gbps 16, 8, 4, 2 Gbps 16, 8, 4, 2 Gbps
Power single fixed power supply one hot-swap power supply, optional 2nd power supply
dual hot-swappable power supplies
Frame-based ISL Trunking 64 Gbps frame-based trunk (optional)
128 Gbps frame-based trunk (optional)
128 Gbps frame-based trunk (optional)
ClearLink Diagnostic Ports Not available Included Included
In-flight Encryption and Compression
Not available Not available 2 ports @ 16 Gb4 ports @ 8 Gb
Forward Error Correction (FEC)
Not available Included Included
Integrated Routing Not available Not available Optional
Virtual Fabrics Not available Not available Included
Access Gateway Not available Optional Optional
All Switches: Size: 1 RU rack mount Weight: 4.2kg – 9.1kg Warranty: 3-5 year Onsite, 9x5, 7x24
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