Improve Scalability, Reliability, and Efficiency

The Cisco MDS FICON solution portfolio can help:

Support all important System z applications, such as GDPS, XRC, and tape extension
Support all previous generations of ESCON and Bus/Tag devices
Ensure robust architecture
Build cost-effective, consolidated SANs
Improve efficiency and reduce total cost of ownership

Components of the Cisco MDS FICON solution include:

These products deliver many of the same benefits as mainframe systems, and improve management of data center resources.

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