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IBM System Storage SAN42B-R Switch From Brocade

To replicate and backup large amounts of data over WAN

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.

IBM System Storage SAN42B-R

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

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