Brocade 3200 8-Port Switch

Brocade Silkworm Switch 8 port entry fabric SW: 1 fixed PS, 0 SFP, fixed rack mt kit, AW The Brocade SilkWorm 3200 8-port, 1 Gbit/sec and 2 Gbit/sec auto-sensing entry fabric switch significantly increases performance and functionality for small-to-medium sized SANs. Based on advanced Brocade third-generation switch ASIC technology, the SilkWorm 3200 combines over 32 Gbit/sec of aggregate Fiber Channel throughput with advanced new features that greatly enhance the value of a wide range of SAN environments. Designed for low-cost flexibility, the SilkWorm 3200 can provide an end-to-end 2 Gbit/sec switch solution that serves a variety of purposes.

The Brocade SilkWorm 3200 8-port, 1 Gbit/sec and 2 Gbit/sec auto-sensing entry fabric switch simplifies SAN deployment and administration--enabling simple, easy-to-use Storage Area Network (SAN) solutions.

Simplified Deployment and Management
As a single Field-Replaceable Unit (FRU) with options for full-fabric or entry-fabric operation, the SilkWorm 3200 is easy to deploy. When used in dual-fabric SAN environments, it supports the highest levels of availability, reliability and scalability. In addition, the SilkWorm 3200 simplifies administration through embedded Brocade WEB TOOLS management software.

Fast, Reliable 2 Gbit/sec Performance
The SilkWorm 3200 offers the industry's best value proposition in an 8-port 2 Gbit/sec switch designed for entry-level and workgroup SANs. Ideal for small-to-medium-sized businesses that must support mission-critical business applications, the SilkWorm 3200 combines cost-effective high performance with the many advantages of the Brocade Intelligent Fabric Services Architecture.

Excellent Value for a Variety of SAN Environments
Designed for flexibility, the SilkWorm 3200 provides a low-cost switch solution for DAS-to-SAN migration, small SAN islands, NAS back ends, the edge of core-to-edge enterprise SANs, and hub/loop switch replacement.

Investment Protection for Existing Technology
The SilkWorm 3200 offers full backward and forward compatibility with other Brocade SilkWorm switches--providing a seamless migration path to 2 Gbit/sec connectivity and intelligent fabric services. In addition, support for multivendor SAN environments provides much greater flexibility in utilizing existing technology resources in cost-effective, easy-to-manage SAN environments.
 

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