Technical Details for Brocade Silkworm 3200

Brocade Silkworm 3200 ... Network (SAN) solutions.

As a single Field-Replaceable Unit (FRU) with options for full-fabric or entry-fabric operation, the SilkWorm 3200 is easy to deploy. When used in dual-fabric SAN environments, it supports the highest levels of availability, reliability and scalability. In addition, the SilkWorm 3200 simplifies administration through embedded Brocade WEB TOOLS management software.

The SilkWorm 3200 offers the industry's best value proposition in an 8-port 2 Gbit/sec switch designed for entry-level and workgroup SANs. Ideal for small-to-medium-sized businesses that must support mission-critical business applications, the SilkWorm 3200 combines cost-effective high performance with the many advantages of the Brocade Intelligent Fabric Services Architecture.

Designed for flexibility, the SilkWorm 3200 provides a low-cost switch solution for DAS-to-SAN migration, small SAN islands, NAS back ends, the edge of core-to-edge enterprise SANs, and hub/loop switch replacement.

The SilkWorm 3200 offers full backward and forward compatibility with other Brocade SilkWorm switches - providing a seamless migration path to 2 Gbit/sec connectivity and intelligent fabric services. In addition, support for multivendor SAN environments provides much greater flexibility in utilizing existing technology resources in cost-effective, easy-to-manage SAN environments.