The next-generation Cisco MDS 9132T 32G Fibre Switch for IBM Storage Networking (Figure 1) provides  high-speed Fibre Channel (FC) connectivity from the server rack to the SAN core. It empowers small,  midsize, and large enterprises to rapidly deploying cloud-scale applications using highly dense virtualized  servers by providing dual benefit of higher bandwidth and consolidation.  Small scale SAN architectures can be built by using a low cost, non-blocking, line rate, and low latency  fixed stand-alone SAN switch that connects both storage and host ports. Medium to large-scale SAN  architectures that are built with SAN core directors can expand 32-Gbps connectivity to the server rack by  using these switches either in switch mode or Network Port Virtualization mode. Additionally, investing in  this switch in the server rack provides a first day option of upgrading to 32-Gbps server connectivity using  the 32-Gbps HBAs that are already available in the market.   ® Cisco MDS 9132T 32G Fabric Switch for IBM Storage  Networking Product Guide Product Overview 1 Cisco MDS 9132T 32G Fabric Switch for IBM Storage Networking Product Guide Figure 1. Cisco MDS 9132T 32G Fibre Switch for IBM Storage Networking