Lenovo 3873AR1 Network Switch Networking

Product Features:

• Provides an affordable, flexible foundation for entry-level SANs, and an edge switch for core-to-edge SAN environments
• Delivers up to 24 ports of 8 Gbit/sec performance in an energy-efficient, optimized 1U form factor to support the most demanding server and virtual server deployments
• Consumes less than 2.5 watts of power per port for exceptional power and cooling efficiency
• Simplifies configuration and management with easy-to-use Brocade EZSwitch Setup
• Enables “pay-as-you-grow” scalability from single-switch fabric to full-fabric enterprise capabilities with Ports On Demand scalability from 8 to 16 or 24 ports in 8-port increments
• Optimizes fabric behavior and ensures sufficient bandwidth for mission-critical applications with advanced traffic management capabilities and adaptive networking
• Offers dual functionality as either a full-fabric SAN switch or as an NPIV-enabled Brocade Access Gateway (requires 24 ports be licensed) that enhances fabric scalability and simplifies management
• Protects existing device investments with auto-sensing 2, 4, and 8 Gbit/sec capabilities and native operation with Brocade and Brocade M-Series fabrics
• Runs Brocade Fabric OS, which delivers distributed intelligence throughout the network and enables a wide range of value-added features
• Supplies a rich set of standard features at no extra cost, including fabric services, advanced zoning, adaptive networking, single-switch full fabric and access gateway operations, and diagnostic tools
• Expands fabric capabilities with optional licensed functions, including multi-switch full fabric, trunking, advanced monitoring and alerting, and long-distance fabrics
• Helps achieve higher availability with redundant cooling and nondisruptive software upgrades
• Accelerates troubleshooting with built-in advanced diagnostics tools
• Managed Web-based management
• Quality of Service (QoS) support
• Switching capacity: 192 Gbit/s
• 1U Rack mounting