A switch seems like small stuff in the big scheme of things. But if it isn't physically fit enough for the rest of the network, if it can't keep up, something big will suffer a little. At the same time, a small change in a small area can ripple up big benefits. SAN switching at 4 Gb/sec has become a perfect example.
Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.,
Sep 14, 2006
The only 4 Gb/sec 64-port SAN switch available in the marketplace, the 4900 was recognized for its proven "Ports on Demand" flexibility and its ability to scale from 32 to 64 ports in a single domain.