The Brocade 200E Switch provides a low cost single-switch answer for new, small SANs or existing SANs that are being upgraded with newer technology. To assist new SAN users deploy their SANs, the 8- to 16-port Brocade 200E features the EZSwitchSetup wizard and other key usability and configuration improvements.

The Brocade 200E combines 1, 2, and 4 Gbit/sec Fibre Channel throughput with new features that significantly improve switch operation. Accordingly, organizations can have the benefit of low-cost device connectivity and powerful capabilities that make SAN technology highly accessible and affordable.

The Brocade 200E has many benefits and features. Some of these features include an affordable, flexible foundation for entry-level SAN environments; simplification of configuration and administration with easy-to-use tools; "pay-as-you-grow" scalability from single-switch fabrics to full-fabric enterprise capabilities; dual functionality as either a full-fabric SAN switch or as a Brocade Access Gateway; 4 Gbit/sec performance and availability characteristics usually associated with larger enterprise-class solutions; protection of existing investments; protection of existing device investments with auto-configuring 1, 2, and 4 Gbit/sec capabilities; and flexibility by connecting into any SAN fabric in Brocade Access Gateway mode.
 

Part numbers associated with this product;

BR-FMG5-0000-T1, BR-FMG5-0004-T1, BR-FMG5-0010-T1, BR-FMG5-7000-T1, BR-FMG5-7004-T1, BR-FMG5-7010-T1, BR-FMG5-9000-T1, BR-FMG5-9004-T1, BR-FMG5-9010-T1, BR-SMEDEPT-01, BR-SMEDFWH-01, BR-SMEDPRF-01, BR-SMEDTRK-01, XBR-000027, XBR-R000070, BR-0100-0001-A1, XBR-SMED4POD-0001