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Finisar First to Deliver Complete Protocol Testing Platform for Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)
Analysis, Error Injection, and Traffic Generation Tools Support Early Development and Deployment of FCoE Technology in Emerging Converged Ethernet Based Data Center Networks
| Source: Finisar
SUNNYVALE, CA--(Marketwire - October 20, 2008) - Continuing to lead the storage networking
industry with innovative testing technologies for emerging protocols,
Finisar Corporation (NASDAQ : FNSR ) today announced delivery of the world's
first complete Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) 10 Gigabit Ethernet
protocol testing tool suite. Built on Finisar's proven Xgig® technology,
the industry's leading multi-function, multi-protocol testing and analysis
platform, the new 10GE/FCoE Analyzer, 10GE/FCoE Load Tester, and 10GE/FCoE
Jammer offer the most complete support for storage and networking companies
designing FCoE and converged Ethernet systems.
The 10GE/FCoE Analyzer provides unparalleled visibility into network
transactions. The 10GE/FCoE Load Tester creates test traffic streams
designed to stress network equipment and verify FCoE functionality and
performance. The 10GE/FCoE Jammer tests system robustness, the performance
of priority traffic flow, and error recovery capabilities by manipulating
live traffic flows. Additionally, the multi-protocol capabilities of the
Xgig platform enable developers to evaluate and analyze network traffic as
it crosses protocol domains such as the topology of the FCoE network
linking to Fibre Channel storage equipment.
"In early interoperability testing, it is important to have robust tools
that allow rapid problem identification and root cause analysis," said Joe
Gervais, senior director of product marketing, Emulex Corporation.
"Finisar's tools allowed Emulex to quickly capture and analyze FCoE
behavior during the recent FCIA Fibre Channel over Ethernet plugfest,
greatly enhancing our efficiency at the event."
"Finisar has been one of our valued and strategic suppliers since the early
days of the Fibre Channel market and our recent work together to bring
reliable FCoE products to market has strengthened this relationship even
further," said Marty Lans, senior director of Product Marketing for the
Data Center Infrastructure Division at Brocade. "As technology leaders, the
combination of Brocade and Finisar will help define how the industry adopts
technologies such as extending data connectivity to address current and
future business requirements."
The 10GE/FCoE Load Tester is the first tool able to generate FCoE traffic
and test the FCoE and Fibre Channel network functions and performance. It
supports the FCoE Initialization Protocol (FIP) for discovery and Virtual
Link initialization, and PFC for traffic flow control. 10GE/FCoE Jammer
provides protocol-aware traffic modifications. In addition, Jammer offers a
unique way for customers to dynamically manipulate the traffic flow per
priority class. This range of capabilities is not available with any other
Fibre Channel / Ethernet testing tools.
Finisar's 10GE/FCoE Analyzer and 10GE/FCoE Load Tester are shipping now.
The 10GE/FCoE Jammer is available now in a pre-release version. Each
supports XFP and SFP+ interfaces and is compatible with both optical and
electric links. For more information about Finisar's proven networking
solutions for FCoE, visit www.finisar.com/fcoe or contact a Finisar
Solution Expert at 1.408.548.1000 or sales@finisar.com.
About Finisar
Finisar Corporation (NASDAQ : FNSR ) is a global technology leader for fiber
optic subsystems and network test systems that enable high-speed voice,
video and data communications for networking, storage, wireless, and cable
TV applications. For more than 20 years, Finisar has provided critical
optics technologies to system manufacturers to meet the increasing demands
for network bandwidth and storage. Finisar is headquartered in Sunnyvale,
California, USA with R&D, manufacturing sites, and sales offices worldwide.
For additional information, visit www.finisar.com.