Fibre Channel switches for data centers
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Fiber perfectly meshed with a Fibre Channel switch
We supply the focal point of any large Fibre Channel installation—the FC switch—giving you the confidence that your network is secured.
Multilayer fabric switches provide a flexible, high-speed, and cost-efficient platform that can scale from just a handful of ports to virtually unlimited expansion. With today’s 32 Gbit/s fiber connectivity, many models can be upgraded for future NVMe-over-Fabrics deployments, making growth straightforward.
The Cisco MDS 9132T expandable managed rackmount switch is designed for enterprise applications. Packed with benefits, the switching talent grows with its tasks and is exceedingly easy to tame: The MDS 9100 series multilayer fabric switches provide a flexible, fast, cost-effective, and highly available platform to scale from 8 ports to 32 ports of 32Gbps FC connectivity for today's SCSI and future NVMe over Fabrics deployments. Built-in analytics and telemetry capabilities provide the visibility needed to monitor ongoing operations via the Cisco Data Center Network Management (DCNM) platform through two Ethernet ports that can be used for this purpose. The MDS 9132T also includes network analysis tools, protocol decoding, and ISL and read diagnostics to help resolve problems faster and save on service costs. Detection of slow data drops is also provided by intelligent network services.
The Cisco MDS 9132T expandable managed rackmount switch is designed for enterprise applications. Packed with benefits, the switching talent grows with its tasks and is exceedingly easy to tame: The MDS 9100 series multilayer fabric switches provide a flexible, fast, cost-effective, and highly available platform to scale from 8 ports to 32 ports of 32Gbps FC connectivity for today's SCSI and future NVMe over Fabrics deployments. Built-in analytics and telemetry capabilities provide the visibility needed to monitor ongoing operations via the Cisco Data Center Network Management (DCNM) platform through two Ethernet ports that can be used for this purpose. The MDS 9132T also provides network analysis tools, protocol decoding, and ISL and read diagnostics to help resolve problems faster and save on service costs. Detection of slow data drains is also provided by intelligent network services.
A Fibre Channel switch creates connections
Moreover, integrated analytics and telemetry functions deliver the transparency you need, allowing administrators to monitor ongoing operations at any time. Naturally, even in this product class, redundant power supplies and fan modules can be hot-swapped during live operation.
Your advantages with Starline
- Flexible expansion of Fibre Channel ports
- Maximum per-port transfer rate
- Future-proof through modular design
- Enterprise-class features
Starline benefits
Experienced and trained technicians do performance and functional checks and offer quick help in case of failure.
Our long-standing business relationships prove our loyalty to customers and suppliers.
Starline has been active in the sector since 1982 and is a specialist in all aspects of data storage.
Here you’ll find the key questions about our enterprise networking components.
A rock-solid network is the backbone of any IT infrastructure. Our enterprise-grade solutions deliver sustained high throughput and bullet-proof connectivity—even under constant load.
Our portfolio spans every mainstream standard at its top available data rate, including Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and SAS. Whether you need massive bandwidth for virtual infrastructures, high-performance computing, or storage networks, we stock components that drop straight in.
Before anything joins our line-up, each component undergoes exhaustive bench-testing. We verify full-rated speed and driver stability across Windows, Linux, VMware, macOS, and more—so you can count on seamless uptime from day one.
- Broad vendor mix—ATTO, Broadcom, Intel, Mellanox, Netgear, and others
- Deep in-house expertise and rigorous compatibility tests
- Rapid delivery from sizable on-hand inventory
- Turnkey bundles that include installation and configuration in servers or storage systems
Absolutely. From planning and roll-out to everyday ops, our team has you covered. Service contracts are available for lightning-fast assistance—including 24/7/4-hour on-site support when every minute counts.
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