IBM Brocade Enterprise SAN Switch Module for eServer BladeCenter

Brocade Enterprise SAN Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter This Storage Area Network (SAN) switch module integrates the Brocade Technology into the IBM eServer BladeCenter architecture. The first BladeCenter product of its kind, this embedded Brocade Enterprise Switch Module can connect to a full SAN consisting of 239 switches (including the switch in the chassis). This switch is ideal for larger Brocade Storage Area Networks. Integration of SAN switching capabilities reduces complexity and increases SAN manageability. This switch option's base features include 14 internal fabric ports, two 1Gb/2Gb auto-sensing uplinks, real-time health monitoring through Fabric Watch, Brocade Fabric OS, WebTools and Advanced Zoning. It delivers the advanced Brocade functions, performance, manageability, scalability and security required by the most demanding SANs.

Features and Benefits:
• Full integration of SAN switching reduces infrastructure complexity
• Compatible with IBM TotalStorage SAN Switch platforms such as 2109-F16, 2109-32, 2005-H08 and 2005-H16
• Delivers Brocade Advanced Fabric Service software options such as ISL Trunking, Advanced Performance Monitoring, Fabric Manager v4, Extended Fabrics and Remote Switch.