Specifications

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7.3. SilkWorm 3200 Fibre Channel Switch
7.3.1. Highlights
The Brocade
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SilkWorm
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3200 is a 8-port 1 Gb/s and 2 Gb/s Fibre Channel auto-sensing fabric
switch. It significantly increases performance and functionality for small-to-medium-sized SANs.
Designed for low-cost flexibility, the SilkWorm 3200 can provide an end-to-end 2 Gb/s switch
solution that serves a variety of purposes, including;
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A fast and easy way to migrate from DAS to SAN environments.
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A reliable base for small SAN islands and storage fan-out connectivity.
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A key component for highly available server clustering environments.
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An entry-point edge switch for high performance core-to-edge networks supporting the
connectivity of 2 Gb/s devices.
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A cost-effective replacement for legacy hubs and loop switches.
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.
Software Components
The SilkWorm 3200 switch is supplied with the following software components:.
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Simple Name Server
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Registered State Change Notification (RSCN)
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Alias Server (multicast)
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Translative Mode
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WEB TOOLS
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Advanced Zoning
Optional software components (contact Bull for availability):
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QuickLoop, Fabric Watch, Extended Fabrics, Advanced Performance Monitoring, ISL Trunking,
Remote switch (connectivity through WAN).
7.3.2. SAN Topologies & Interoperability
The SilkWorm 3200 is a fabric switch that offers full backward and forward compatibility with other
Brocade SilkWorm switches providing a seamless migration path to 2 Gb/s connectivity and intelligent
fabric services.
The certified limits for fabrics are:
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32 switches
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7 hops