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CR4S8 - EMC Brocade San Switch Core Blade Director
- High-performance SAN switch core blade
- Designed for large-scale enterprise SANs
- Provides core connectivity and fabric services
- Modular design for scalability and flexibility
- Supports high port density and bandwidth
- Ensures reliable and efficient data transfer
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- SAN Switch Core Blade
- Manufacturer
- Brocade (EMC branded)
- Functionality
- Core SAN Connectivity, Fabric Services
- Architecture
- Modular Director
- Application
- Enterprise SAN
Product details
EMC CR4S8 is a Brocade San Switch Core Blade Director. This component is a high-performance, modular switch designed for large-scale enterprise Storage Area Networks (SANs). It provides the core connectivity and fabric services necessary for robust and scalable SAN infrastructure.
Technical Information
| Product Type | SAN Switch Core Blade |
| Manufacturer | Brocade (EMC branded) |
| Functionality | Core SAN Connectivity, Fabric Services |
Additional Specifications
| Architecture | Modular Director |
| Application | Enterprise SAN |
Description
The EMC CR4S8 represents a core blade for a Brocade Director-class SAN switch. Brocade Directors are the highest-performance, most scalable switches designed for the most demanding enterprise SAN environments. These directors provide a modular chassis into which various blades, including core blades, I/O blades, and management blades, can be installed to create a highly available and robust SAN fabric. As a core blade, the CR4S8 is fundamental to the operation of the director, providing the high-speed backplane and fabric services that interconnect all other components within the chassis and connect to the broader SAN. It is engineered to deliver exceptional performance, low latency, and high port density, supporting the massive data flow requirements of large enterprises, cloud providers, and high-performance computing environments. This component is critical for building a resilient and scalable SAN infrastructure. The modular design allows for non-disruptive upgrades and expansion, ensuring that the SAN can grow with the organization's needs. By providing a reliable and high-performance foundation, the Brocade Director core blade enables efficient and secure data access for mission-critical applications.
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