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new Brocade SilkWorm 12000 Core Fabric Switch, available in
64-port and 128-port configurations, expands the
capabilities of existing fibre channel storage environments
and is extensible to support both IP and emerging InfiniBand
networks.Building on the proven Brocade SAN architecture,
the Brocade SilkWorm 12000 sets a new industry standard for
performance, functionality, flexibility and information
availability in the storage environment, enabling customers
to scale storage more effectively, support continuous data
availability, and reduce the overall cost of storage
management. |
SilkWorm
12000 Data Sheet
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High
Availability
- The SilkWorm 12000
offers a highly available architecture designed for
optimal data reliability in a storage network.
Features include hot swappable including redundant
power supplies; cooling systems; switch modules; and
processors, and support for non-disruptive software
upgrades.
Extensible and
Multiprotocol
- Extensible and
multiprotocol to support 1 Gb/s, 2Gb/s and 10Gb/s
Fibre channel, IP, and InfiniBand protocols.
Modular, Bladed
Architecture
- The SilkWorm 12000
offers industry leading fibre channel port density
with 128 ports in a 14 rack units enclosure for
optimal space utilization and flexibility.
- The SilkWorm 12000
provides core backbone switch capabilities to allow
SANs to scale to 1,000s of ports, providing investment
protection and a clear growth plan.
Backwards and
Forwards Compatibility
- Fully interoperable with
the entire SilkWorm product family, enabling a
seamless upgrade path and optimal investment
protection
Advanced Fabric
Services
- ISL Trunking
- Hardware Enforced Zoning
- Brocade Frame Filtering
- End-to-End Performance
Analysis
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