Unified Network Management for Data, Storage, and Converged Networks
Most IT organizations face similar challenges in managing their networks–including minimizing downtime and managing application Service Level Agreements (SLAs). At the same time, they must find ways to reduce operational expenses. As networks become increasingly complex and critical to business operations, many IT organizations rely on multiple point solutions that address only parts of the network, leading to cumbersome, error-prone operations. More than ever, these organizations need to simplify network management while meeting the demands of an evolving data center.

Brocade Network Advisor is the industry's first unified network management solution for data, storage, and converged networks. It supports Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs) including 16 Gbps platforms, Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) networks, Layer 2/3 IP networks (including those running Brocade VCS technology), wireless networks, application delivery networks, and Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) networks in service provider environments.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Simplifies operations by providing unified network management of SAN, IP (including Ethernet Fabric), and wireless environments
• Reduces operating expenses by providing comprehensive operations support within a single framework
• Simplifies data center automation through enhanced support for Brocade VCS fabric technology
• Integrates seamlessly with industry-leading hypervisors and management solutions from Microsoft, VMware, EMC, HP, and IBM, maximizing the value of IT investments