• 48000 Director
• M6140
• Mi10k
• 24000 Director

• 300 SAN Switch
• 5100 SAN Switch
• 5300 SAN Switch
• 200E SAN Switch
• 4900 SAN Switch
• 5000 SAN Switch

• 7500 Extension Switch
• 7500E Extension Switch

• FC4-16IP
• FA4-18

The Brocade FC4-16IP enables organizations to integrate lower-cost Ethernet-connected servers into Brocade Fibre Channel storage networks by using the iSCSI protocol. Low-cost Ethernet attachment avoids the cost of additional Host Bus Adapters (HBAs) and Fibre Channel switch ports for server connectivity. With support for up to four Brocade FC4-16IP blades in a single Brocade 48000 Director, this enterprise-class iSCSI solution can scale up to support the connectivity of thousands of iSCSI servers.

The Brocade FC4-16IP utilizes Brocade Advanced Fabric Services, including key features such as Inter-Switch Link (ISL) Trunking and Extended Fabrics software. To simplify administration, organizations can utilize the familiar Fabric OS and SAN management tools they already use.

Enables iSCSI (Ethernet) servers to access storage in Brocade Fibre Channel SANs in a highly integrated, cost-effective manner for storage consolidation

Provides high scalability, enabling up to thousands of iSCSI servers to connect to a single Brocade 48000 Director

Improves ROI by enabling wider access to storage, optimizing resource utilization and minimizing capital expenses

Simplifies server administration and storage allocation while leveraging centralized storage to improve data security and control

Extends new capabilities such as centralized backup or tape vaulting to existing servers in Direct Attached Storage (DAS) environments

Enhances availability by leveraging enterprise-class SAN director services

Increases productivity by utilizing familiar SAN management tools consistent with the overall SAN infrastructure

•   FC4-16IP datasheet