Anritsu and SAN Valley Systems Unveil End-to-End Networking Solution for Integrating Fibre Channel and LAN Data

Strategic Insights -

A joint collaboration between Anritsu Corporation and SAN Valley Systems has resulted in the development of a groundbreaking end-to-end networking solution that enables the integration of Fibre Channel-based SAN (Storage Area Network) data and enterprise LAN data over high-speed optical MAN/WAN links. This innovative solution, which can operate at speeds of up to 2.5 Gbps, greatly reduces costs by sharing the MAN/WAN link and minimizing the need for networking equipment.

Key Takeaways:

  • The joint solution, featuring Anritsu's MultiFlow 5000 switch family and SAN Valley's SL1000 IP-SAN Gateway, allows for the transport of Fibre Channel SAN data across a Gigabit Ethernet network.
  • The SL1000's hardware-based encapsulation technology enables cost-effective, wire-speed performance without software-based architectures' bottlenecks.
  • The solution employs industry-standard QoS (Quality of Service) mechanisms to manage traffic congestion and minimize jitter and latency.
  • Rick Walsworth, Vice President of Marketing for SAN Valley Systems, emphasized that the SL1000 is designed for integration into multiple network configurations, targeting service providers, enterprises, and carriers.
  • Anritsu's MultiFlow 5000 switch family provides wire-speed IP, IPX, and AppleTalk routing with Layer 2/3/4 switching, filtering, and server load balancing capabilities.
  • The joint solution will be showcased at COMDEX in SAN Valley System's booth L549 in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Statistics:

  • The solution operates at speeds of up to 2.5 Gbps.
  • Anritsu's MultiFlow 5000 switch family provides wire-speed IP, IPX, and AppleTalk routing with Layer 2/3/4 switching capabilities.
  • The joint solution leads to significant cost savings by sharing the MAN/WAN link and minimizing networking equipment requirements.
  • SAN Valley Systems has raised over $31M in funding since its inception in August 1999.
  • Anritsu Corporation employs 5,000 professionals in 18 countries and has been a leading provider of technology solutions for over a century.

Sources:

  • Anritsu Corporation press release, November 13, 2000
  • SAN Valley Systems press release, July 2000
  • Anritsu Corporation website, www.us.anritsu.com
  • SAN Valley Systems website, www.sanvalley.com