Brocade SilkWorm 3250 Fabric Switch

Brocade SilkWorm 12000 Switch The 2 Gbit/sec Brocade SilkWorm 3250 8-port entry-level fabric switch simplifies SAN deployment and administration—enabling simple, easy-to-use storage networks.

Designed for entry-level SANs, the SilkWorm 3250 switch combines the value of a Brocade enterprise switch with the affordability of a low-cost entry-level switch. Fully compatible with all SilkWorm switches and directors, the SilkWorm 3250 provides flexibility as the foundation for entry-level SANs while enabling a seamless upgrade path and cost-effective migration. The SilkWorm 3250 is ideal for key SAN solutions such as easing e-mail storage growth and streamlining data backup.

2 Gbit/sec Fibre Channel Switches for Entry-Level SANs

High Availability Throughout the Fabric

Fabric Shortest Path First (FSPF) traffic rerouting
Non-disruptive software upgrades (hot code load and activation)
Single FRU with redundant cooling fans

Affordable Scalability

Full backward and forward compatibility with the entire family of SilkWorm switches and directors
Seamless migration path to 2 Gbit/sec connectivity and advanced fabric services

Fast, Reliable 2 Gbit/sec Performance

1 and 2 Gbit/sec (full-duplex) performance to enable 32 Gbit/sec of uncongested switch throughput
Auto-sensing and speed matching of 1 and 2 Gbit/sec traffic
Capable of delivering overall system availability greater than 99.999 percent

Simplified Deployment and Management

Brocade WEB TOOLS to simplify SAN management
Per-port statistics for fast problem diagnosis and isolation
Hardware-enforced zoning by World Wide Name (WWN)
SNMP v3-based interfaces
Secure Telnet access through SSH (Secure Shell)
RADIUS and SSL/HTTPS support

Excellent Value for a Variety of SAN Environments

Full forward and backward compatibility for changing SAN environments
Integration with heterogeneous environments: Windows 2000, Windows NT, UNIX, Linux, HPUX, and Solaris AIX

Documentation

Brocade Silkworm 3250 Datasheet

Fabric OS Datasheet

Secure Fabric OS Datasheet

Web Tools Datasheet

Advanced Zoning Datasheet

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