Fibre Channel over Ethernet Storage Networking Evolution
by Cisco Systems, Inc.

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Published on: 11/01/2008
Type of content: White Paper
Format: Adobe Acrobat (.pdf)
Length: 6
Price: FREE

Overview
This document discusses the need for unified I/O and describes the phases of unified I/O along with FCoE deployment and the benefits of each phase.

FCoE is a compelling technology for enabling unified I/O in the data center. Cisco is committed to developing, supporting, and promoting the FCoE technologies required to facilitate this transition in a smooth, evolutionary way. As is the case with any new networking technology, adoption of FCoE-based storage networking will be evolutionary and will happen in phases: FCoE server enablement, FCoE server proliferation, and FCoE arrays and SANs. The arrival of the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series, in conjunction with the availability of cost-effective 10-Gbps LAN technology for the server, enables unified I/O in the data center. Data center administrators can now begin consolidating infrastructure to achieve economic benefits. IT departments can take advantage of what Cisco FCoE storage networking can offer today and be prepared to gain additional benefits from operational efficiencies and performance enhancements as the unified fabric becomes reality.

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