Brocade ServerIron 450 - modular expansion base

The ServerIron 450 and 850 switches are the highest performance Layer 4-7 switches in the industry, and combine a rich set of application intelligence to deliver maximum availability, security and scalability for mission-critical applications and server farms. Based on Foundry's unique Layer 4-7 network processor technology and JetCore line modules, the ServerIron 450 and 850 switches enable highly scalable gigabit and blade server farms. Using the most innovative security features and the high performance architecture, these switches protect mission-critical applications and server farms from multi-gigabit wire-speed Denial of Service (Dos) attacks. ServerIron switches support a comprehensive set of load balancing and Layer 7 switching features to build scalable and highly available applications. Automatic and frequent health checks to the servers and applications ensure that users are only directed to resources that are available and best able to serve user needs.

The SI450 is 4-slot chassis equipped with WSM6 (Web Switching Management Module) that automatically aligns itself with up to three additional JetCore based line modules installed in the chassis for high-performance Layer 4-7 switching applications.