EMC 203-801-967C Universal Director 4 Escon Mezz Cards Using Brinker Pipe Machine Controllers (Non-R...

Product Description

The EMC 203-801-967C is a specialized mezzanine card designed for integration into high-end EMC storage directors. The description indicates it provides ESCON (Enterprise Systems Connection) connectivity, a protocol historically used for high-speed communication between mainframes and storage devices. The mention of 'Brinker Pipe Machine Controllers' suggests a specific implementation or underlying technology used within this card to manage the ESCON interface, possibly related to signal processing or data channeling. This card is likely intended for environments that still rely on ESCON infrastructure, often found in mainframe computing environments. It acts as a bridge, allowing modern storage directors to interface with older systems or storage devices that utilize the ESCON protocol. The 'Universal Director 4' designation implies compatibility with a specific generation or series of EMC's director-class storage products. As a mezzanine card, it would slot into a dedicated expansion bay within the storage director chassis, providing dedicated I/O ports for ESCON connections. Its purpose is to ensure that organizations can maintain connectivity to their existing mainframe environments while leveraging the capabilities of advanced storage systems. The 'Non-R...' part of the title might indicate a specific revision or feature set, possibly related to RoHS compliance or other regulatory standards.