POTOMAC iSCSI Bridge

Bridgeworks, a global cost leader in data transfer solutions for 22 years has further reduced the cost of implementing iSCSI based SANs.

By combining years of experience in this field with latest ASICs and manufacturing techniques, Bridgeworks has produced a highly efficient, cost effective design, which makes iSCSI SAN connectivity a practical alternative for small systems users.

Cost Effective Solutions

With the advent of iSCSI, and its use of TCP/IP as the transport mechanism, it is now possible for any organisation to gain all the benefits that a SAN can bring to data management by using their existing network technology. Because TCP/IP is a widely used and understood, there is no need to employ additional personnel or staff training programs to manage the infrastructure.

Bridgeworks reduces the cost of implementing an iSCSI based SAN by providing iSCSI to SCSI connectivity. This functionality allows organisations to retain existing investment in SCSI based storage devices by bringing them into the SAN.

Simply Plug n' Play

The plug n' play Potomac family is extremely easy to implement and use. The web based in-band GUI ensures users trouble free operation and configuration. With native support for disk, tape, optical and media changer devices, the Potomac range of products offers users maximum flexibility for all their storage needs.

Potomac iSCSI Bridge

The Potomac Bridge has been designed to give a cost effective solution for customers who wish to include their legacy SCSI devices in an iSCSI network The Potomac Bridge gives a cost effective alternative to the use of full performance, high end bridging solutions. With a sustained performance capability of near wire speed combined with its very compact size and variety of form factors, it is at equally at home on the desk top connected to a tape device as a remote backup device, or in the server rack connected to a departmental Autoloader.

Features

• Maximum return on existing investment.
• Ease of implementation.
• Detailed GUI.

Interfaces

Host Port:
1 GigabitEthernet Port; transfer rate 200MB/s (burst) auto negotiation for 10Mb and 100Mb networks

Slave Ports:
LVD/SE : Auto sensing SCSI Ultra 160; maximum transfer rate 160MB/sec

Connectors

Gbe : RJ45
SCSI: 68-way HDC

Electrical - Enclosure

Voltage: 110-230V AC
Power Cons:8-25W (max)

Supported Standards

IPv4
iSCSIv20
CHAPS MD5
DHCP
SCSI-3

Environmental

Operational: 0 to 40°C (convection)
Non-Operational: -20° to 60°C

For a full list of devices known to be compatible with the Potomac iSCSI Bridge, e-mail the support team at: support@4bridgeworks.com.

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