Simplified Network Management for Today's Increasingly Dynamic Networks
Today's IT organizations are under pressure to reduce costs, free up resources, and accelerate the introduction of private, public, and hybrid clouds for service delivery. Many are standardizing their operational processes and policies, and seeking ways to more proactively address availability and performance issues. During this transition, the network is increasingly becoming a focus area for both reducing unexpected downtimes and ongoing operational costs, while enabling greater IT and business agility.

Brocade Network Advisor is a software management tool that offers flexible and proactive Storage Area Network (SAN)/IP network performance analysis in addition to IP network configuration change deployment and monitoring for compliance. It supports Fibre Channel SANs, including Brocade Gen 5 Fibre Channel (16 Gbps) platforms, Layer 2/3 IP networks (including those running Brocade VCS Fabric technology), wireless networks, application delivery networks, and Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) networks for service providers.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Reduces Total Cost of Ownership by providing proactive performance analysis and troubleshooting capabilities across Storage Area Networks (SANs) and IP networks
• Simplifies operations by enabling standardized network configuration policies
• Accelerates data center automation through enhanced support for Brocade VCS Fabric technology
• Centralizes campus network management of both wired and wireless networks by providing a unified management interface
• Integrates seamlessly with industry-leading hypervisors and management solutions from Microsoft, VMware, EMC, HP, and IBM, maximizing the value of IT investments