IBM Adds New Brocade Platforms to Storage Network Portfolio11 May 2006
Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. (Brocade(R)) (Nasdaq: BRCD) today announced that IBM(R) is adding three new Brocade storage network connectivity platforms to the IBM System Storage(TM) product portfolio, further extending Brocade's leadership as the industry's only end-to-end provider of 4 Gbit/sec Storage Area Network (SAN) technology. IBM System Storage customers will be among the first to access a full range of next-generation, high-performance SAN solutions based on Brocade technology.
The three new breakthrough products to be offered by IBM are the IBM System Storage SAN64B-2 switch (2005-B64) based on the Brocade SilkWorm(R) 4900, the IBM System Storage SAN18B-R router (2005-R18) based on the SilkWorm 7500, and the M48 FC Routing Blade for the IBM System Storage SAN256B director (2109-M48) based on the SilkWorm FR4-18i Blade for the SilkWorm 48000 Director. These new offerings expand the IBM System Storage B-type family of 4 Gbit/sec products manufactured by Brocade to cover the industry's widest range of embedded-to-enterprise-SAN connectivity.
"Our customers require the highest performance and best flexibility for their shared storage infrastructures," said Robert Mahoney, Business Line Executive, Storage Networking and NAS products, IBM. "With the proven performance of the entire 4 Gbit/sec SilkWorm family, the new Brocade products are a strong addition to our SAN infrastructure portfolio."
"With qualification of the industry's highest-performance switch, SAN routing platforms, and FCIP extension, IBM now offers its customers maximum performance and flexibility to control their storage network environments," said Tom Buiocchi, Brocade Vice President of Worldwide Marketing and Support. "We are very pleased to be able to see these new platforms offered as part of the IBM System Storage family."
About Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.
Brocade delivers the industry's leading platforms, solutions, and services for intelligently connecting, managing, and optimizing IT resources in shared storage environments. The world's premier systems, server, and storage providers offer the Brocade SilkWorm family of Storage Area Network (SAN) connectivity platforms as the foundation for shared storage in organizations of all sizes. In addition, the Brocade Tapestry(TM) family of IT infrastructure solutions extends the ability to proactively manage and optimize application and information resources across the enterprise. Using Brocade solutions, organizations are better positioned to reduce cost, manage complexity, and satisfy business compliance requirements through optimized use and management of their IT resources. For more information, visit the Brocade Web site at http://www.brocade.com or contact the company at info@brocade.com.
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Source: prnewswire
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