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| Brocade Announces the SilkWorm 4900 Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. has introduced the SilkWorm 4900, a 64-port SAN switch that sets a new price-performance point for SAN design and consolidation. The SilkWorm 4900 combines proven Brocade 4 Gbit/sec SAN technology and "Ports on Demand" flexibility in a compact 2U package to provide the industry's first fabric switch capable of scaling from 32 to 64 ports in a single domain. The 64-port, high-performance switch is suited for a wide range of storage network applications, including use as a cost-effective edge switch in core-to-edge designs that require high fan-out ratios and as a standalone switch with mid-to-high-end storage arrays. With features such as redundant, hot-swappable power and cooling components - and hot code activation for expansion - the SilkWorm 4900 meets stringent enterprise requirements for reliability and high availability. Additional key features that enhance enterprise performance include enhanced Brocade Inter-Switch Link (ISL) Trunking to support data path rates up to 32 Gbit/sec in a single trunk and Dynamic Path Selection for ISL load balancing. With the SilkWorm 4900, Brocade adds a new storage network design option to the industry's broadest range of 4 Gbit/sec switches and directors. These switches include the entry-level 8- to 16-port SilkWorm 200E and the 16- to 32-port SilkWorm 4100, which offers the same enterprise features as the new SilkWorm 4900. For organizations that require redundant control processors, multiprotocol capabilities, and up to 256 ports in either an open systems or mainframe environment, Brocade offers the SilkWorm 48000 Director, the industry's only 4 Gbit/sec director-class product. In addition, Brocade offers 4 Gbit/sec switch modules for both the IBM BladeCenter and HP BladeSystem bladed server systems. All Brocade switch and director platforms run the same fabric operating system, ensuring the highest levels of compatibility and network reliability. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Networking News :: home page |