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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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1. Why should I purchase the HP StorageWorks Fabric Manager v5?
2. What are the significant improvements in HP StorageWorks Fabric Manager v5?
3. What is the difference between the base version and the enterprise version of Fabric Manager v5?

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Q1. Why should I purchase the HP StorageWorks Fabric Manager?
A1. 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.
Q2. What are the significant improvements in HP StorageWorks Fabric Manager v5?
A2. 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.
Q3. What is the difference between the base version and the enterprise version of Fabric Manager v5?
A3. 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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