Highlights
•Provides a simple, cost-effective Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP) storage and SAN extension solution for smaller enterprises, remote offices, and service providers
•Optimizes performance and resource utilization with Fast Write acceleration, storage-optimized protocol enhancements, and data compression
•Provides remote SAN connectivity while isolating IP WAN networks and SAN fabrics for increased resiliency and availability
•Provides high-availability features, including redundant power and cooling
•Simplifies deployment and management with easy-to-use Web-based tools for local and remote management
•Features a software license upgrade to activate additional ports and capabilities
•Protects investments through interoperability with existing Brocade switches and routers
Due to increased business and regulatory requirements, organizations of all sizes regularly need to move, share, and protect their data—but they often face significant challenges in doing so. For instance, smaller organizations might lack the dedicated resources, skills, or budgets for high-end data protection systems and business continuity. Larger enterprises might need to connect multiple remote sites in a robust manner, yet have limited budget to do so. And IP network service providers might need a proven remote connectivity solution that interoperates with existing Storage Area Network (SAN) infrastructures and is simple to deploy and manage.
The Brocade® 7500E Extension Switch, leveraging leading-edge Brocade 7500 technology, provides the performance,
ease of use, and cost-effectiveness required to meet these and other business requirements. The Brocade 7500E combines Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP) capabilities with fabric isolation for point-to-point connectivity of remote SAN fabrics or Fibre Channel storage over IP Wide Area Networks (WANs) without merging fabrics.
By avoiding fabric merges, the Brocade 7500E provides WAN link and remote SAN fault isolation to increase availability for mission-critical applications and to minimize the impact of network failures. As a result, it is ideal for supporting strategic initiatives for disaster recovery, business continuity, and data migration.
