4700 FlexPort Switch

4700 FlexPort Switch


Type
32-port Fiber Channel McDATA Switch

Highlights
  • Connectivity with up to 32 non-blocking universal Fiber Channel ports
  • Scalability from a base unit with 16 ports in 8-port increments using FlexPort technology
  • High performance 4Gb/sec technology with auto-negotiate to 2 and 1 Gb/sec
  • High port density with 32 port in 1U
  • Base configuration with hot-swappable redundant power and cooling
  • Installation and configuration wizards
  • Flexibility with dynamic buffer credit configuration
  • Long distance support

Great For
  • The McDATA® SphereonTM  4700 is a 32-port switch that is ideal for building medium to large SAN solutions. It starts from a base of 16 ports and grows in 8-port increments using McDATA's FlexPortTM  technology. It offers exceptional port density with 32 ports in 1U of rack space. The McDATA Sphereon 4700 provides the highest performance with 4Gb/sec non-blocking bandwidth on every port with the ability to auto-negotiate to 2 and 1 Gb/sec to protect existing investments.