Leaf Network Adapter

 Overview

  • LEAF, our Mac OS X Converged Network Adapter (CNA) technology is offered as a cost effective way to add storage capability to your network adapters.
  • LEAF supports both standard network protocols and standard storage protocols on a single Small Tree network adapter.
  • LEAF maintains traditional FC concepts, with no reinvestment in training or learning new technologies. LEAF is compatible with switches in place from Brocade and Cisco that support converged network environments.
  • LEAF reduces the need for separate data and storage networks, combining traditional Ethernet, with iSCSI, FCoE and AoE, all in one port.
  • LEAF configurations are flexible, reliable and easy to build or integrate into existing infrastructure with other Small Tree or industry standard products.

 

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