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HP StorageWorks Fabric Manager V5 is a powerful, secure, and highly scalable management platform for configuring and administrating multiple B-Series Storage Area Network (SAN) fabrics in real time |
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Why should I purchase the HP StorageWorks Fabric Manager? |
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Fabric Manager is compatible with the largest percentage of HP's switch installed base. It is a unique product in that it is highly scalable with deep, active management features that can be aggregated across multiple switches and fabrics. HP StorageWorks Fabric Manager is a complementary management tool. Key attributes include: Change Management, ISL performance monitoring, HBA discovery, Multi-switch provisioning, Simplify and streamline B-series SAN management, Secure Fabric OS management, MP Router Management, Single seat multi-fabric management, Comprehensive views of fabric and attached devices.
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What are the significant improvements in HP StorageWorks Fabric Manager v5? |
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HP StorageWorks Fabric Manager includes functionality for managing the B-Series Multi-Protocol Router with a point and click GUI linking devices across fabrics (LSANs). It also has a change/alert management feature and improved manageability. |
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What is the difference between the base version and the enterprise version of Fabric Manager v5? |
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The base version supports up to 10 domains/switches and is an ideal solution for a small to medium business customer. The enterprise version of Fabric Manager supports up to 8 fabrics and/or 200 domains/switches and is ideal for medium to enterprise customers. |
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