SAN JOSE, Calif., April 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Brocade(R)
(Nasdaq: BRCD), the leader in networked storage solutions that help
enterprises connect and manage their information, today announced the
availability of Brocade Access Gateway for HP BladeSystem offerings. The
new feature enables interoperability between Brocade blade SAN switches and
products from other SAN switch and director manufacturers, while also
improving SAN management and reducing costs.
Brocade Access Gateway utilizes N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV)
technology, which has been standardized by the industry's T11 Technical
Committee as a method to virtualize multiple SAN devices for greater
interoperability and scalability.
"Our long collaboration with HP helps us to efficiently deliver
solutions that build an adaptive IT foundation for a dynamic business,"
said Tom Buiocchi, Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at Brocade.
"Brocade is committed to working with HP to deliver enabling technologies
that help further drive the integration of blade servers into the data
center, enabling reductions in both acquisition and operating costs."
"With the availability of the Access Gateway feature for the Brocade 4
Gb SAN switches for HP BladeSystem products, HP can offer customers simpler
and more interoperable SAN connectivity," said Mark Potter, vice president,
BladeSystem Division, HP. "HP is pleased that Brocade, as a member of the
HP Solution Builder Program, continues to innovate to help make HP
BladeSystem more time-smart and change-ready."
Interoperability at the Edge of the SAN along with Simplified SAN
Management
Brocade Access Gateway for HP BladeSystem c-Class and p-Class allows
organizations to connect HP ProLiant and Integrity blade servers to any
vendors' SAN fabric that supports NPIV, enabling devices to operate
seamlessly and with full performance and functionality. The new capability
also delivers increased scalability and management of enterprise SANs. The
use of NPIV technology contributes to lower operational costs by allowing
server and storage administrators to manage larger and more consolidated
SANs with fewer switch domain counts, thereby improving overall SAN
management productivity.
Brocade Access Gateway is included as a standard feature with Brocade
4Gb SAN Switches for both HP BladeSystem c-Class and p-Class and is
available at no cost as a download from http://www.hp.com for current
customers.
For more information about Brocade Access Gateway:
http://www.brocade.com/products/software/AccessGateway.jsp
About Brocade
Brocade is the leading provider of networked storage solutions that
help organizations connect, share, and manage their information.
Organizations that use Brocade products and services are better able to
optimize their IT infrastructures and ensure compliant data management. For
more information, visit the Brocade Web site at http://www.brocade.com or
contact the company at info@brocade.com.
NOTE: Brocade, Brocade B-wing logo, McDATA, Fabric OS, File Lifecycle
Manager, MyView, Secure Fabric OS, SilkWorm, and StorageX are registered
trademarks and the Brocade B-weave symbol and Tapestry are trademarks of
Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., in the United States and/or in other
countries. FICON is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation in the U.S.
and other countries. All other brands, products, or service names are or
may be trademarks or service marks of, and are used to identify, products
or services of their respective owners.
SOURCE Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.
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