Regardless of the type of network, Brocade SAN extension, switching, and routing solutions are designed to reliably connect critical resources in data centers and across enterprises. From SAN and mainframe extension to switching and multiprotocol SAN routing, Brocade solutions help ensure that diverse IT infrastructures are well connected and well utilized.
SAN Connectivity and Interoperability
Brocade SAN extension, switching, and routing solutions provide simple, efficient local and remote SAN connectivity for consolidation and maximum resource utilization. SAN routing enables secure, selective Fibre Channel device connectivity between isolated SANs using standard software utilities and administrative procedures. As a result, organizations can consolidate and share devices without the restrictions of merged SANs or switch interoperability.
Brocade can help organizations unify their multiprotocol storage and IP networking architectures locally and at global distances. In addition, Brocade can enhance mission-critical business continuity/disaster recovery strategies within diverse storage and networking environments with industry-leading SAN extension solutions.
Business Continuity across Any Network
Brocade SAN extension solutions provide a full range of choices for connecting data centers to support business continuity and disaster recovery requirements, including long-distance native Fibre Channel, xWDM, ATM, and IP networks. The portfolio of robust Brocade solutions has been tested with leading vendors’ solutions, providing greater choice in implementing best-in-class solutions.
Industry-Leading Features for Performance and Utilization
Brocade SAN and mainframe extension solutions provide valuable capabilities for maximizing the performance of applications that move data between data centers. Features such as compression, Quality of Service (QoS), Fast Write, and the industry-unique Brocade Accelerator for FICON (with Read/Write Tape Pipelining and Emulation) help applications achieve higher performance, greater throughput, and better efficiency over metropolitan and wide area networks.
