Crossroads - Fibre Channel (FC) Storage Bridges Routers and Controllers

Crossroads NearEdge Fibre Channel (FC) storage bridges and routers provide best-of-class data accessibility, device management, system performance and security functionality required by today's enterprise SANs. NearEdge FC storage bridges and routers enable seamless, reliable connectivity and protocol conversion from the FC Storage Area Network (SAN) to SCSI tape and disk storage device interfaces. Crossroads storage bridges and storage routers combine unmatched quality with industry leading interoperability.

FC Storage Bridges
Industry-Best Value

Cost Effective
·	Extend the useful life of SCSI storage resources
Port Aggregation
·	Aggregate device ports to save on switch port expenses
Reliability
·	Detect and track path readiness and network event errors<
·	Identify and report configuration issues and conflicts
Simple Deployment
·	1U form factor is rack-mount or desktop installable
Multiple Management Options
·	CLI or Ethernet interface options and field updateable firmware

FC Storage Routers
Industry-Best Functionality

Security
·	Securely allocate storage resources using Access Controls
·	Manage up to eight custom device maps
·	Change device maps without router reboot (Dynamic Mapping)
Enhanced Management
·	Web-based management – Crossroads Visual Manager (CVM)
·	“Point and Click” on status information and management settings
·	Comprehensive troubleshooting utilities, traces and event logging
Enhanced Performance
·	Configurable buffered tape writes
·	Inquiry caching

Crossroads' 924e storage controller bring intelligent storage networking capabilities to enterprise tape libraries and JBOD systems. The 924e storage controller enables Fibre-Channel (FC) storage resources to become SAN network-aware by enhancing the security, scalability and sharing of storage devices. The 924e also has the capability to logically partitions tape library assets for multi-host usage so they can be securely shared across the enterprise. For more information about these devices and access to related collaterals, please visit the links below.