Brocade introduces Wide Area File Services (WAFS)

Brocade Communications Systems has rolled out Tapestry Wide Area File
Services (WAFS) that provides LAN-speed read-write access to shared files across
WANs. It enables organizations to consolidate their IT assets while unlocking
significant productivity gains and protecting remote data.

Tapestry WAFS features a pair of appliances, one at a central site and one at
a remote office. Its appliances communicating through protocols are optimized
for performance and reliability characteristics of a WAN. The Tapestry WAFS
appliance fits into existing IP infrastructures to provide seamless integration
between data center servers and remote office clients.

Caching and WAN-optimized technology helps ensure fast 'local-like'
performance across the WAN to Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices or file and
print servers. This approach helps provide secure and reliable file transmission
across WANs with global file sharing, lower IT infrastructure costs, and
centralized control.

The
WAFS is based on Microsoft's Windows platform, providing native integration
and security for branch offices using Microsoft applications. 

Contact: Brocade Communications Systems, Suite No 3, Vatika Business
Centre, First India Place, Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Gurgaon 122002

Tel: 0124-5028872-73