The new embedded switch and converged CNAs offer IBM BladeCenter customers increased bandwidth through high-density 8 Gbps Fibre Channel and 10 GbE ports, protecting their server investment and reducing hardware costs, along with unparalleled flexibility and scalability for growth. 
The Brocade 8470 embedded switch and Brocade 1007 CNA for IBM BladeCenter expand the range of integrated switches and adapters for Data Center Bridging (DCB), Fibre Channel, and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) protocols used in IBM BladeCenter environments. The Brocade 8470 embedded switch is the only integrated converged switch on the market that includes both DCB and Fibre Channel ports, providing IBM BladeCenter customers with multi-protocol support that consolidates their IP I/O and Fibre Channel needs onto a single switch.
The Brocade 8470 embedded switch and Brocade 1007 CNA are designed to support the four value propositions of Brocade One™: unmatched simplicity, seamless connectivity, optimized applications, and investment protection for IBM BladeCenter customers seeking an optimized converged network with features including:
• Flexibility to achieve on-demand SAN or LAN connectivity using the innovative Dynamic Ports on Demand (DPoD) feature, allowing customers to allocate their servers and I/O ports according to their application load and business needs
• Reduced component and cabling requirements and minimal power and cooling requirements
• Starting price with pay-as-you-grow options
• Integrated management via IBM Systems Director and IBM BladeCenter Open Fabric Manager (BOFM)
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By Carlos Martinez
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