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Emulex Ramps Up with Support for Optimized I/O Connectivity for Dell PowerEdge Servers [Professional Services Close - Up](Professional Services Close - Up Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Emulex Corp. recently reported 10Gb Ethernet (10GbE) and Gen 5 (16Gb) Fibre Channel (FC) connectivity support for the new Dell PowerEdge 13th generation servers based on the new Intel Xeon processor E5-2600/1600 v3 product families. In its release, Emulex said that consistent with Dell's commitment to optimize the enterprise, Emulex I/O connectivity solutions for PowerEdge 13th generation servers are designed to accelerate applications, increase data center efficiency and improve bandwidth for enterprise workloads such as virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), big data analytics, unified communication and collaboration (UC&C), database management and emerging compute architectures such as network functions virtualization (NFV) for telco and OpenStack or OpenCompute-based cloud computing. "Emulex 10GbE CNAs and Gen 5 FC HBAs are optimized for Dell PowerEdge servers and designed to address the demands of next generation workload demands, providing scale to support hybrid cloud infrastructures and heavily virtualized environments," said Shaun Walsh, senior vice president of marketing, Emulex. "Emulex and Dell have worked closely together to simplify management with full iDRAC integration, lower lifetime operational expenditure (OPEX) with reduced power and improved CPU efficiency, and enable a seamless migration path for customers upgrading to the new Dell PowerEdge 13th generation servers." "Emulex provides unique virtualization connectivity solutions that are ideal for Dell PowerEdge customers who want to improve performance, mitigate risk, and optimize their enterprise to better serve their customers," said Brian Payne, executive director of server solutions, Dell. "With the ability to accelerate applications, increase data center efficiency and improve bandwidth for enterprise workloads, Emulex Ethernet and Fibre Channel technology matches our customers' global enterprise solution needs." Emulex Corp. specializes in network connectivity, monitoring and management. More information and complete details: http://www.Emulex.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) (c) 2014 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. |