Two distinct models are available. The SAN Switch Integrated /32 and SAN Switch Integrated /64 are configured hardware solutions providing the user with either 32 non-blocking or 64 low-latency Fibre Channel 1 Gb/s ports in a highly available, high port-density Fibre Channel switch for networking servers and storage in a Storage Area Network (SAN). Both of the cost-effective high port-count Fibre Channel solutions are remarkably easy to deploy and manage. The units are comprised of six integrated switch modules, pre-configured with all necessary cabling in a single, rackmount unit. Each unit ships with all Gigabit Interface Converters (GBICs) included.
Users who need the highest throughput performance will want to utilize the SAN Switch Integrated /32. The underlying architecture provides thirty-two ISLs (Inter Switch Links) producing as many pathways as user ports. This gives the greatest cross sectional bandwidth under the heaviest of loads, virtually eliminating possible contention or over-subscription of ports. Those users who need the highest performance, experience periods of sustained I/O, or need a "backbone" or core switch should choose the SAN Switch Integrated /32.
Users whose primary concern is high port-count and can accept somewhat less potential performance under heavy loads will choose the SAN Switch Integrated /64.
Performance considerations are dependant on application type and individual SAN topologies.
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