As this white paper describes, 25GbE iSCSI is a viable option for Microsoft applications connectivity that can simplify the data center infrastructure, converge SAN to IP networks, and utilize the simplicity of IP network management. 25 GbE connectivity utilizes the Fibre cabling infrastructure which is same as that of used for traditional 10 GbE connectivity so it is very easy to upgrade to 25 GbE without laying out new cabling infrastructure for the hosts.

PowerMax support for 25 GbE iSCSI provides flexibility, scale, high performance, and security, while still leveraging PowerMax features that include data protection, replications, resiliency, and availability. This provides the flexibility to deploy Microsoft applications over FC or iSCSI for connectivity to storage without sacrificing performance or reliability.