Data center complexity is compounded by maintaining multiple Network Interface Cards and Host Bus Adapters per server with multiple networks required to connect them. Converging LAN and SAN networks onto a single unified network while still supporting existing technologies helps lower the number of connections to manage and reduce the ongoing cost of operating and maintaining these assets.
Benefits for
Reduced complexity, management cost and exposure to service disruption
Enables fabric computing to support cloud-ready services
Reduce expenses for switches, ports, cabling, power and cooling