Flexible SAN Switch for Cloud-Optimized Networks
To remain competitive, IT organizations must keep pace with ever-increasing workloads without a similar increase in their budgets or resources. While virtualization has provided some relief by enabling the benefits of faster deployment and consolidation, it also tends to put additional stress on data center networks. In addition, the move toward cloud computing, which promises greater efficiency and a more service-oriented business model, means that these networks will face even greater demands.

The Brocade 6510 Switch meets the demands of hyper-scale, private cloud storage environments by delivering market-leading 16 Gbps Fibre Channel technology and capabilities that support highly virtualized environments. Designed to enable maximum flexibility and investment protection, the Brocade 6510 is configurable in 24, 36, or 48 ports and supports 2, 4, 8, 10, or 16 Gbps speeds in an efficiently designed 1U package. It also provides a simplified deployment process and a point-and-click user interface—making it both powerful and easy to use. The Brocade 6510 offers low-cost access to industry-leading Storage Area Network (SAN) technology while providing "pay-as-you-grow" scalability to meet the needs of an evolving storage environment.

Additional highlights include:

• Delivers 16 Gbps performance with up to 48 ports in an energy-efficient, 1U form factor, providing maximum flexibility for diverse deployment and cooling strategies
• Features Ports on Demand (PoD) capabilities for fast, easy, and cost-effective scaling from 24 to 48 ports in 12-port increments
• Provides a flexible, simple, and easy-to-use SAN solution with industry-leading technology
• Utilizes the Brocade EZSwitchSetup wizard for simple and easy deployment, and is Microsoft Windows 7 compatible
• Supports highly virtualized, private cloud storage with multi-tenancy and non-stop operations
• Offers best-in-class port density and scalability for midrange enterprise SAN switches, along with redundant, hot-pluggable components and non-disruptive software upgrades
• Yields exceptional price/performance value, exceeding comparable Ethernet storage-based alternatives