[hpcdev-discuss] Low-latency switching IP (IP-FC) w/ standard FC-switch?

[Torsten Eichstädt]

Before spending money for parts I wouldn't use otherwise I'd like to ask the more experienced ones...

A newbie question:
Is it possible to use a standard FC switch, e.g. Brocade 2800 (which is widely available 2nd hand under different brands), to build a switched gigabit IP network with very low latency?
The docs let me think so.  Not only it should work with fibre optics, it might as well work with RJ-45 GBICs or in a mixed configuration.

Thanks in advance, Torsten
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