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RAID storage expert Infortrend announced today that its EonStor A16F-R1211 RAID subsystem has been verified by Brocade as interoperable with Brocade-based Storage Area Networking (SAN) infrastructure, according to the testing requirements of the Brocade Fabric Aware Program, an end-to-end interoperability initiative for SANs. The program is a comprehensive testing and configuration initiative designed to foster SAN interoperability in multi-vendor Brocade-based SAN environments. Testing was conducted at the Brocade interoperability labs, which are state-of-the-art facilities supporting end-to-end interoperability and performance testing of SAN products in multi-vendor and large fabric SAN environments. The Brocade Fabric Aware Program has added more than fifty members since its launch in 2000. In addition, as part of its investment in SAN interoperability, Brocade actively supports its members' interoperability initiatives. "Ease of integration is one of the key factors customers consider when selecting equipment for their complex, multi-vendor networks," commented Thomas Bayens, director of marketing for Infortrend Corporation. "With interoperability verified by Brocade's Fabric Aware Program, our customers now have added assurance that the EonStor A16F-R1211 will work seamlessly in their storage environments." EonStor A16F-R1211 Features -- Embedded hub and redundant communication channels -- Intelligent Drive Handling -- Highest storage density (16 bays) in 3U space - Sixteen drive trays for SATA hard disk drives -- Modular, cable-free design -- Fully redundant, hot-swappable active components - Dual RAID controller modules for active-active operation - Dual cooling modules with two fans in each - Dual power supplies with separate switches and power cords -- Swappable Li-ION battery backup unit (BBU); powers cache memory up to 72 hours -- Environmental monitoring with SES and ISEMS interface protocols "We are pleased that Infortrend has successfully completed the Fabric Aware testing with Brocade fabric switches in multi-vendor SAN environments," said Jay Kidd, Brocade CTO. "Storage area networks are being deployed worldwide at a rapid rate as a scalable, high performance networking foundation for storage environments. The Fabric Aware program is an example of our continued commitment to delivering end-to-end interoperability to SAN customers."