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To: Todd DeMelle who wrote (50)6/21/1999 10:18:00 AM
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To: Todd DeMelle who wrote (50)7/13/1999 2:07:00 PM
From: Todd DeMelle  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 55
 
From EMC's SAN technology conference call June 30, 1999:

emc.com

Comparing Brocade Silkworm &
EMC Connectrix

Silkworm
• Multiple Points of Failure
• Highly Complex Cabling
• No Redundancy
• Management System Supports
only 16 Switches
• Disruptive Service (FRU)
• Off-Line Code Upgrades Only
• Components have Not Exhibited a
High Level of Reliability
• 2nd Switch Required for Control
Redundancy- Manual Failover

Connectrix
• No Single Point of Failure
• Structured Cable Management
• Redundant Architecture
• Management System Supports Any
Number of Switches
• Non-Disruptive, On Line Maintenance
• On-Line Code Upgrades
• Highest Reliability Components
• Proactive Remote Maintenance
• Redundant Controller w/Auto Failover