Capabilities; Features; Core Features - HP StorageWorks 8B - FC Entry Switch User Manual

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Introducing Fabric Manager
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Lowers the cost of SAN ownership by intuitively facilitating SAN management tasks.
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Saves time by enabling the global integration and execution of processes across multiple
fabrics, through its single-point SAN management platform.
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Allows more effective management by providing rapid access to critical SAN information
across both Fabric OS SANs and enhanced Fabric OS SANs.

Capabilities

In cooperation with Web Tools, the FC Entry Switch 8B and FC Switch 8B provide the following
information and capabilities:
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Configure and manage the fabric on multiple efficient levels.
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Intelligently group multiple SAN objects and SAN management functions to provide ease and
time-efficiency in administering tasks.
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Identify, isolate and manage SAN events across multiple switches and fabrics.
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Provide drill-down capability to individual SAN components through tightly coupled Web
Tools and Fabric Watch integration.
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Discover all SAN components and view the real-time state of all fabrics.
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Execute multi-fabric administration of Secure Fabric OS SANs through a single encrypted
console.
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Implement scalable SAN management tasks through functionality and tools that intelligently
span 8 fabrics and 200 switches.
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Monitor Inter Switch Links (ISLs)
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Manage switch licenses
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Perform Fabric Stamping

Features

Core Features

Fabric Manager delivers enhanced levels of efficiency to administrators and has the unique ability
to provide real-time information and facilitate rapid SAN management.
Improved Scalability
Fabric Manager is highly scalable and can manage up to eight fabrics and 200 switches in real-time.
A Single Console Global SAN Management Platform
Fabric Manager has the intelligence to manage multiple SAN objects spanning up to 8 fabrics. It
dynamically collects (in real time) all SAN fabric elements and portrays them within the single
console, allowing intuitive iconic and explorer tree operations.
For more information, see
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Fabric View with the Fabric Icon Selected on page 3-2.
Fabric Manager User's Guide