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BROCADE
DCB/FCOE
SERVER I/O
CONSOLIDATION
SOLUTIONS
CONVERGED
NETWORK
HIGHLIGHTS
•tA unified DCB/FCoE solution for server I/O
consolidation: server CNAs, top-of-rack
FCoE switches, end-of-row FCoE blades,
and management software
•tLower acquisition costs (CapEx) and lower
operating costs (OpEx) with lower device
power consumption resulting in reduced
power and cooling costs
•tFlexibility for initial deployment as
powerful Layer 2 Ethernet top-of-rack
switches, with Fibre Channel and FCoE
capabilities activated when needed
•tA cut-through, non-blocking architecture
providing line-rate performance across all
10 Gbps DCB ports on switches and
blades
•tIndustry-leading CNA performance with
up to 500,000 IOPS per port
•tThe industry’s lowest latency for
high-performance applications

The Brocade One™ strategy helps
organizations transition smoothly
to a world where information and
applications reside anywhere.
Brocade DCB/FCoE solutions
support this strategy by consolidating
server I/O to simplify network design.

Consolidating Server I/O
for a Strategic Advantage
Organizations that want to leverage the
benefits of new Fibre Channel over Ethernet
(FCoE) and Data Center Bridging (DCB)
technologies in their data centers often
start by consolidating server ports and
the related cabling and switch ports. This
type of server I/O consolidation uses FCoE
and DCB solutions to connect servers to
corporate LANs as well as shared Fibre
Channel SAN storage via FCoE switches.
Today, Brocade leads the industry in
delivering forward-thinking solutions that
help organizations integrate DCB and FCoE
into their current data center environments
through a unified management umbrella
that supports both existing Fibre Channel
infrastructures and new FCoE deployments.
Brocade® FCoE and DCB solutions provide
unique cost advantages for many areas of
data center operations and management,
such as:
•tReduced acquisition costs: Because
converged networks require fewer cables,
switch ports (switches), and server

adapters—known as Converged Network
Adapters (CNAs)—compared to traditional
technologies, acquisition costs are
typically lower. These financial savings will
be magnified in the future as 10 Gigabit
Ethernet (GbE) solutions become more
cost-effective.
•tReduced operating costs: Fewer
hardware components result in lower
power consumption and cooling
costs—as well as lower maintenance,
SKU management, and other asset
management expenses.
•tAdditional cost savings: By deploying
FCoE solutions that are compatible with
existing Fibre Channel infrastructures,
organizations can continue using their
Fibre Channel management tools—and
avoid education and retraining costs. In
addition, simpler network configurations,
reduced cabling, and fewer management
tools combine to help streamline
troubleshooting and diagnostics—while
reducing the potential for human error.