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EMC 293-801-961C Universal Director with 4 Ficon Mezz Card
- Universal Director for enterprise SANs.
- Includes 4 Ficon Mezzanine Cards.
- Supports high-speed mainframe connectivity.
- Provides advanced switching capabilities.
- Designed for high availability and performance.
- Integral component for large-scale storage environments.
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Product Overview
The EMC 293-801-961C Universal Director is a high-performance switching and connectivity module designed for enterprise storage networks. It features integrated 4 Ficon Mezzanine Cards, enabling robust mainframe connectivity and high-speed data exchange.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Universal Director |
| Connectivity | 4 Ficon Mezzanine Cards |
Additional Specifications
| Application | Mainframe SAN |
| Performance | High-Speed Data Exchange |
Product Description
The EMC 293-801-961C Universal Director represents a sophisticated piece of infrastructure designed to facilitate high-performance data connectivity within complex enterprise storage area networks (SANs). Its core function is to act as a central switching fabric, enabling efficient and reliable communication between various storage devices, servers, and critically, mainframe systems. The inclusion of four Ficon Mezzanine Cards is a key differentiator, specifically addressing the stringent requirements for connectivity and data transfer speeds demanded by IBM mainframe environments. Ficon is IBM's proprietary channel I/O interface for its mainframe computers, and its integration via these mezzanine cards allows the Universal Director to seamlessly interface with mainframe servers. This enables high-speed, low-latency access to storage resources, which is crucial for mainframe-based transaction processing, batch operations, and data warehousing. The director's architecture is built for scalability and resilience, ensuring that even under heavy loads, data flow remains uninterrupted and performance is maintained at optimal levels. Beyond its specialized Ficon capabilities, the 293-801-961C likely offers a broad range of SAN services and protocols, making it a 'universal' solution for diverse connectivity needs. This includes support for various Fibre Channel speeds and topologies, advanced fabric management features, and robust security protocols. Its role is to consolidate connectivity, simplify network management, and provide a highly available platform for critical enterprise data, particularly for organizations heavily reliant on mainframe computing.
