New hardware enables data center consolidation and offers optimized cloud storage networking with the following capabilities:

• Ninety-six 16 Gbps FC ports supporting 2, 4, 8, 10, and 16 Gbps speeds
• Scalable Ports on Demand (PoD) configuration from 48 to 96 ports in 24-port increments to accommodate various sizes of storage area network (SAN) fabric environments
• Small footprint and low energy consumption in 2U of space
• Easy to use three-step deployment with EZSwitchSetup
• Integrated management with the IBM Network Advisor Version 12

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