QLogic 5802V Series Fibre Channel Switches Power International Broadcast Center's Storage at 2010 FIFA World Cup

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QLogic Corporation announced that its 5802V Series Fibre Channel stackable switches provide the backbone of the International Broadcast Center's (IBC) storage area network (SAN) at the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament in Johannesburg, South Africa. The QLogic 5820V Series Fibre Channel switches handle the continuous high-speed exchange of audio-visual data for the IBC, ensuring uninterrupted television coverage around the world. The IBC's 8Gb Fibre Channel SAN is connected by eight QLogic 20-port 5802V Fibre Channel stackable switches, configured in two four-switch stacks via QLogic's innovative 20Gb Fibre Channel inter-switch links (ISLs). This setup provides the necessary redundancy, high reliability, and availability for uninterrupted communication between server systems and storage.

Key Takeaways:

  • The QLogic 5802V Series Fibre Channel switches are crucial for the IBC's storage area network (SAN), handling continuous high-speed exchange of audio-visual data for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
  • The switches ensure high data transfer rates, allowing 55 editing desks to access audio-visual data simultaneously for real-time editing and uninterrupted television coverage.
  • The 8Gb Fibre Channel SAN is connected by eight QLogic 20-port 5802V Fibre Channel stackable switches in two four-switch stacks, providing redundancy and high availability.
  • QLogic's innovative 20Gb Fibre Channel inter-switch links (ISLs) enable easy and cost-effective interconnection of switches.
  • Virtual Lane technology pools multiple stack-interconnects to form a single, virtual lane between stackable switches, increasing available bandwidth up to 100Gb.
  • The deployment of QLogic 5802V Series Fibre Channel Switches reduces cabling, interconnect, and administration complexity, lowering CAPEX and operational expenses (Opex).
  • Close collaboration between QLogic, Mediatec, and Bell Micro resulted in a high-performance, highly-reliable technical infrastructure for the FIFA World Cup.
  • The storage systems on the IBC's 8Gb Fibre Channel SAN are connected by eight QLogic 20-port 5802V Fibre Channel stackable switches, configured in two four-switch stacks.
  • The QLogic 5802V Series Fibre Channel switches were selected due to their high performance, high availability, and affordability, making them an ideal solution for the IBC's storage needs.

Statistics:

  • 55 editing desks access audio-visual data simultaneously on the IBC's 8Gb Fibre Channel SAN.
  • The 8Gb Fibre Channel SAN is connected by eight QLogic 20-port 5802V Fibre Channel stackable switches.
  • Two four-switch stacks are configured via QLogic's innovative 20Gb Fibre Channel inter-switch links (ISLs).
  • The available bandwidth can be increased up to 100Gb using QLogic's Virtual Lane technology.
  • The deployment of QLogic 5802V Series Fibre Channel Switches reduces cabling, interconnect, and administration complexity, lowering CAPEX and Opex.

Sources:

  • QLogic Corp. (NASDAQ:QLGC) - [www.qlogic.com](http://www.qlogic.com)
  • Mediatec GmbH - [www.mediatec.de](http://www.mediatec.de)
  • Bell Microproducts Inc. (NASDAQ:BELM) - [www.bellmicro.com](http://www.bellmicro.com)
  • GlobeNewswire - [www.globenewswire.com](http://www.globenewswire.com)