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EEProductCenter.com :: Press Release :: MRV Communications Receives Brocade Fabric Aware Status for End-to-End Storage Networking Interoperability


MRV Communications Receives Brocade Fabric Aware Status for End-to-End Storage Networking Interoperability
PRNewswire (10/27/2004 1:17 PM ET)

CHATSWORTH, Calif., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MRV Communications, Inc, , a leading provider of scalable network infrastructure equipment, announced today that its Lambda Driver(R) 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.

The Lambda Driver series consists of multi-functional, compact modular Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) systems that can create up to 64 independent virtual fiber optic links over a single pair of fibers over distances of up to 100 km. The LD400, LD800 and LD1600 systems are targeted for carriers' central offices or multi-tenant office buildings and are ideally suited for MAN/SAN networks as well as large enterprise and access networks. MRV just recently announced the availability of a 10 Gigabit and STM64/OC-192 (9.955 Gbps) transponder module for its Lambda Driver CWDM/DWDM transport platform.

"Optical high-speed connections are essential for today's SAN environments, including applications for disaster recovery and remote backup sites," said Chris Tenes, Vice President of Sales, Americas. "By proving interoperability between MRV's Lambda Driver product line and Brocade's marketing leading SAN fabric switches, our mutual customers can be assured that MRV's Lambda Driver product has been tested and passed through one of the most comprehensive SAN testing facilities in the world."

"We are pleased that MRV Communications has successfully completed the Fabric Aware testing with Brocade fabric switches in multi-vendor SAN environments," said Jay Kidd, Brocade CTO, Infrastructure Systems Group. "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."

About Lambda Driver

MRV's Lambda Driver provides one of the most flexible solutions in the WDM networking domain. This product line enables carriers and service providers to create new revenue opportunities thanks to a more efficient use of their existing fiber infrastructure. Three different chassis (LD400, LD800 and LD1600) with interchangeable modules provide a solution for any network size and service density. Transparent transport allows support for all high-speed LAN, WAN or SAN services. Sub-rate TDM technology allows even more efficient use of the available fiber by aggregating low rate protocols over one wavelength. The Lambda Driver platforms support both CWDM and DWDM technologies, thus enabling a cost efficient initial investment in infrastructure with CWDM and a smooth upgrade path towards full capacity DWDM networks. For more information on the Lambda Driver, please visit the MRV website at http://www.mrv.com/wdm/prod_ld.php .

About the Brocade Fabric Aware Program

The Brocade Fabric Aware program is a comprehensive testing and configuration initiative designed to foster end-to-end SAN interoperability. As part of the program, testing is conducted in SAN configurations that comprise a heterogeneous mix of servers, storage subsystems, Brocade fabric switches, SAN management and enterprise applications, and other SAN technologies. Brocade has created an interoperability lab comprising a heterogeneous SAN fabric, in which the company tests and validates partner equipment in specific configurations. Vendors receive Brocade Fabric Aware qualification after completing tests to confirm that vendors' products meet interoperability guidelines. For more information, visit http://www.brocade.com/partners/fabric_aware_program.jhtml.

About MRV Communications, Inc.

MRV provides optical ethernet access equipment and services, and optical components. MRV conducts its business along three principal segments: the networking group, the optical components group and development stage enterprises. MRV's networking group provides equipment used by commercial customers, governments and telecommunications service providers, and include switches, routers, network physical infrastructure equipment and console server equipment as well as specialized networking products for defense and aerospace applications. MRV's optical components group designs, manufactures and sells optical communications components, primarily through its wholly owned subsidiary LuminentOIC, Inc. These components include components for Fiber-to-the-Premise, or FTTP, applications, fiber optic transceivers, and CWDM applications. MRV markets and sells its products worldwide, through a variety of channels, which include a dedicated direct sales force, manufacturers' representatives, value-added-resellers, distributors and systems integrators. MRV has operations in Europe that provide network system design, integration and distribution services that include products manufactured by third-party vendors, as well as MRV products. Such specialization enhances access to customers and allows MRV to penetrate targeted vertical and regional markets. For more information, call MRV at 818-773-0900 or visit our websites at ARRAY(0x9174b4) and .

NOTE: MRV, MRV Communications, and the MRV logo are registered trademarks of MRV Communications, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.

CONTACT: Diana Hayden of MRV, +1-818-773-0900, or pr@mrv.com. CONTACT: Diana Hayden of MRV, +1-818-773-0900, or pr@mrv.com Web site: http://www.luminentoic.com/ Web site: http://www.mrv.com/