Sanavigator - McDATA 316095-B21 - StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 User Manual

SANavigator

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SANavigator
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• Enables SAN management from a single console. Systems
administrators have the ability to view and zone components in
the SAN, as well as remotely adding, removing, or modifying
McDATA's interconnected directors and switches.
• Integrates with leading multi-vendor applications. EFCM allows
easy integration with heterogeneous applications and
environments such as SANavigator™, Veritas, and Tivoli,
enabling proactive SAN management.
• Delivers enterprise-class scalability without compromising
performance. EFCM is designed to scale from department-level
SANs to enterprise networks.
• Offers high levels of access and security. EFCM allows multiple
levels of access so only authorized users can change and
configure zones and zone sets.
• Streamlines troubleshooting processes. EFCM provides proactive
alerts with call-home and e-mail notification capabilities. Systems
administrators receive detailed, real-time logging, and diagnostic
and fault-isolation data, resulting in accelerated troubleshooting
efforts and swift problem resolution.
SANavigator is a powerful storage network management platform
that addresses the entire lifecycle of a SAN. From fabric planning and
device discovery to storage network configuration and monitoring,
SANavigator software makes network storage management easy. It
can help you plan, discover, configure and monitor the many
components and technologies that make up your multi-vendor
storage network infrastructure. When comparing EFCM Basic to
SANavigator, consider the following attributes of SANavigator:
• Rapidly identifies all SAN devices and their connections, creating
an intuitive visual map.
• Monitors and configures all devices regardless of vendor or
protocol.
• Simplifies SAN management through advanced planning and
automation tools.
• Maximizes SAN return on investment (ROI) by reducing
downtime and minimizing time to resolve issues.