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To: Gus who wrote (28389)2/15/2001 7:48:55 AM
From: KJ. Moy  Read Replies (1) of 29386
 
Gus,

<<Will SUNW/Compaq/HDS/Dell/NTAP ever sell branded directors?>>

<<I think EMC will eventually force these vendors to OEM director switches because the type of software that seems to be developing for SANs will require seamless integration of the disk arrays, the HBAs and the switches. With its redundant control processors, the director, or networked directors in a SAN, is the ideal platform for developing a powerful data management scheme.>>

I disagree with your reply to J. The driving force for using director class switches depends on the needs and desire of every particular installation. Unified network management software does not dictate more use of director switches. A unified network management software depends on switches built with standard 'MIPs'. The software platform can then manage the entire SAN(s) regardless if there is a mixture of director(64-128 ports) and 8/16 port switches in your SAN.

My answer to J's question is yes but with different reasons. Let's save it for another day.

KJ
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