- Universal ports self-configure as E, F, M, or FL ports, and EX Ports
- Unicast, multicast, and broadcast data traffic types are supported
- Optimal bandwidth utilization and load balancing
- Dynamic path selection
- Extended distance support
- Extensive diagnostics and system-monitoring capabilities enhance RAS
The SAN24B-4 Express switches are designed to address key customer requirements while helping to protect investments already made by the deployment of existing SANs, servers, storage hardware, and advanced functions. The System Storage SAN24B-4 Express is a 24-port auto-sensing 1, 2, 4, or 8 Gbps FC switch, delivering the next generation single-chip architecture for FC SANs. The SAN24B-4 combines up to 24 ports of high-performance 8 Gbps technology and Ports on Demand scaling from 8 to 16 or 24. With key ease-of-installation and ease-of-use features, it provides excellent overall value as the foundation of a small SAN with the ability to grow with the organization's SAN needs. It is the latest entry-level offering in the Brocade family of entry-to-enterprise products. The SAN24B-4 Express FC switch offers dual functionality; it also can be configured either as a full fabric FC SAN switch, or as an NPIV-enabled Access Gateway device that provides a single platform for all SAN connectivity.