IBM System Storage SAN42B-R Switch From Brocade

IBM System Storage SAN42B-R is designed to help storage administrators replicate and backup large amounts of data over WAN quickly, reliably, and simply while minimizing operational and capital expense.

The new 2498-R42 b-type extension switch delivers a number of connectivity options in a 2U form factor.

With Gen 5 FC and Fabric Vision technology, it is designed to deliver performance, continuous availability of storage extension networks, and network and applicatio monitoring that organizations need tohandle escalating data traffic.

Moves more storage data between data centers to meet increasing DR and BC objectives with performance and scalability
Encrypts storage data flows over long distances without a performance penalty
Improves load balancing and network resilience with extension trunking to increase WAN utilization and protect against WAN link failures
Achieves always-on business operations with nondisruptive firmware upgrades
Extends proactive monitoring between data centers to automatically detect WAN anomalies and avoid unplanned downtime
Accelerates troubleshooting of end-to-end I/O flows over distance
Enables cost-effective scalability with capacity on-demand upgrades to grow with the needs of the business

Key prerequisites
The System Storage SAN42B-R switch supports multiprotocol connectivity for servers and storage. The 2498-R42 model supports all features and functions listed and require Fabric OS level 7.3.x, or later.

Planned availability date: December 12, 2014