Brocade Approved Transceivers

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Complete end-to-end solutions layer 1 tested by Brocade.

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Smartoptics solutions approved by Brocade

Smartoptics is the only vendor whose complete end-to-end solutions are layer 1 tested by Brocade. Not just transceivers or multiplexers, but systems that allow intelligent long-distance connectivity based on embedded WDM principles without the need for stand-alone DWDM platforms. With Smartoptics’ embedded solutions, Brocade users can connect as many SAN & WAN Internet switch links (ISLs) as required, regardless of speed, over a dark fiber network.

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Extract of Brocade's FOS compatibility matrix

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Smartoptics is the only vendor whose complete end-to-end solutions are layer 1 tested by Brocade for Gen 7. This includes a selection of our 16G and 32G transceivers, multiplexers, and active open line systems allowing for intelligent long-distance connectivity based on embedded DWDM principles. With Smartoptics’ embedded solutions, financial institutions deploying Brocade Gen 7 can connect as many SAN & WAN internet links as required, at any speed, over a dark fiber network. See exactly which of our products can be used with specific Brocade models in an extract of brocade’s FOS compatibility matrix.

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Solution Brief

Get the guide to Brocade approved 32/16G FC DCI Solutions

Smartoptics offers uniquely approved solutions for all types of 32G/16G FC connectivity, whether using embedded transceivers or transponder-based DWDM networking. Read the solution brief for insights into different use cases and a summary of the options available to cover distances up to and beyond 80 km with data rates of 32G and 16G Fibre Channel.

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Get the guide to Brocade approved 32/16G FC DCI Solutions

Read the solution brief for insights into different use cases and a summary of the options available to cover distances up to and beyond 80 km

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Get the Brocade Gen 7 guide

Download the guide to get everything you need to know to upgrade and set up your DCI for optimum performance with Gen 7

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Ensuring high-performance DCI for banking and finance SANs with Brocade Gen 7

There are many benefits of Brocade’s latest generation of FC switches, but you shouldn’t neglect your DCI. This guide will provide a clear and simple overview of everything you need to ensure your DWDM optics will work optimally with Brocade Gen 7, including:

  • Transceiver considerations, such as 32G and secure optics compatibility
  • Multiplexing challenges that arise with 32G and how to address these
  • Why and how a passive solution can be replaced with an active open line system

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