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Brocade ISL Trunking

Brocade ISL Trunking is an optional software product available for all Brocade 2 Gbit/sec Fibre Channel fabric switches.This new technology is ideal for optimizing performance and simplifying the management of a multiswitch SAN fabric containing Brocade 2 Gbit/sec switches.

When two, three, or four adjacent ISLs are used to connect two switches, the switches automatically group the ISLs into a single logical ISL, or trunk. The throughput of the resulting trunk is 4, 6, or 8 Gbit/sec.

• Combines up to four ISLs into a single logical ISL for up to 8 Gbit/sec transfers
• Distributes heavy SAN frame traffic across all ISLs in a trunk
• Maintains in-order delivery
• Avoids rerouting if one link of the trunk fails
• Simplifies management by implementing fewer ISLs

ISL Trunking Sales

For Brocade ISL Trunking sales, availability and latest prices, or a complete Brocade-based solution, contact b2net:

• Enquiry form...
• Phone (UK): 01246 266 300 (Intl): +44 1246 266 300
• Email sales@b2net.co.uk