• Integrated SAN connectivity
• Next generation 8 Gbps storage networking
• Non-blocking architecture
• ISL trunking performance enhancements
• Adaptive Networking services
• Access gateway mode
• Broad range of management tools and SMI-s conformance

The Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HPE BladeSystem c-Class delivers an easy to manage embedded Fiber Channel switch with 8 Gbps performance. The Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch hot-plugs into the back of the HPE BladeSystem c-Class Enclosure. The integrated design frees up rack space, enables shared power and cooling, and reduces cabling and small form-factor pluggables. Enhanced trunking support with external switches provides higher bandwidth to enable demanding applications such as server virtualization. The Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch saves space and cost, significantly simplifies the SAN environment, enables easier deployment and management, and delivers the performance required for emerging higher throughput applications.