Several months later, in 2001, mcdata acquired sanavigator inc. Emcs virtualization and data migration applications will improve the ability of mcdatas intelligent switch platform to route information across diverse infrastructure in storage area network islands. Element manager enables the use of mcdata efcm software to manage, configure, and monitor mcdata bladecenter switch modules. Storage management initiative is the 1 integration of diverse multivendor storage networks 2 development of more powerful management apps 3 common inteface for vendors to develop products that incorporate the management interface topology. Developed software for enterprise file data management. Mcdata to launch 256port intelligent director switch. Preferred if it runs on linux or freebsd but not a requirement. Since the dawn of san time, when it came to hefty directorclass switches, mcdata was the company to beat.
In addition to this hba, the mcdata 4416 introduces support for other hba models. Mcdata corporation makes no warranties, expressed or implie d, by operation of law or otherwise, relating to this. The mcdata enterprise fabric connectivity manager software product in this announcement replaces the ordering features for efcm that were previously offered in conjunction with mcdata sphereon 4500 and 3232 switch ibm 2031224232, mcdata intrepid 6064 and 6140 director ibm 2032064140, and mcdata fc512 cabinet ibm 2032c40, previously resold by ibm, and is essential for the. Mcdata sphereon 3032 and 3232 fabric switches installation and service manual 3 contents task. Switch features include support for loop as well as fabric configurations, nondisruptive code loadactivation, and redundant power and cooling. Mcdata has asked emc to write software for its switch platform to simplify management of complex storage area networks sans. This comprehensive and intuitive application lets it administrators manage their entire fabric, improve their operational efficiencies, and secure their data. In addition, mcdata sells switch cabinets, san management and security software, and offers training and support services. Prepackaged configurations for systems such as microsoft dynamics, sage and salesforce, as well as databases such as sql and oracle, means you can plug it in and automate access.
Qlogic 1020port 4 gb fibre channel switch module for ibm eserver bladecenter. Configure the switch to the management application. Fabric switch,brocade switches, emc connectrix, mcdata, cisco. Single mode, 9u and multimode, 50u fiber optical cables with sc andor lc connectors are available efc management software. Mcdata sanavigator management software data storage.
Mcdata fibre channel switch modules traditionall y have supported the 2 gbps dell 2342m dualchannel embedded hba. Fabric switch,brocade switches, emc connectrix, mcdata. Emc, the world leader in information storage and management, today announced plans for emc to develop and port software for mcdata s intelligent switch platform. For a list of the new features introduced in firmware version 9.
This software supports mcdata fibre channel switch. Comprehensive list of mcdata, brocade, cisco, connectrix, sun. For example, brocade executives will have to decide how to incorporate mcdata s intrepid switches, routers and management software into its fleet of silkworm san. I was unable to test it in my lab, so tested the switch at mcdatas santa clara, calif. Storage switch company brocade assimilates mcdata, products. Mcdata s sanpilot management software is included in the pricing and provides functions such as fabric and topology views, zoning, performance and health monitoring, and fault isolation. Mcdata intrepid 6140 director switch rackmountable overview and full product specs on cnet. Note after two active zone sets successfully merge, always copy the active zone set to the full zone set database prior to modifying it. The mcdata 4gb san switch uses different firmware than other hp mseries switches. Mcdata intrepid 6140 director switch rackmountable. But brocade, a lowerend player, has been trying to turn the tables on mcdata with the introduction of its silkworm 12000 products. Mcdata intrepid 6140 director switch rackmountable with mcdata fabricenter international rack overview and full product specs on cnet. The management interface is clear, with all necessary commands available through. Connectivity efc management software support interconnec tion of multiple mcdata fabric.
This is an limitation imposed by the mcdata switches. Note after two active zone sets successfully merge, always copy the active zone set to the full zone set database prior to modifying it on the cisco mds 9000 switch. I was unable to test it in my lab, so tested the switch at mcdata s santa clara, calif. Analysts say this gives mcdata an advantage over brocade as its fabric os management software is designed to manage brocade switches only. Some software requires a valid warranty, current hewlett packard enterprise support contract, or a. The company was founded in 1982 and is based in broomfield, colorado. Performance monitoring measure the performance trends of every switch port in.
Mcdt, the expert provider of multicapable storage networking solutions, and emc corporation nyse. Cisco mds 9000 family switchtoswitch interoperability. Mcdata open system management software osms mcdata santegrity security suite. Load balancing can be accomplished between any combination of switch and director connected together via a. Ibm totalstorage san mtype mcdata switches and director require the element manager feature to be managed by mcdata efcm software. Mcdata sphereon 4300 installation and service manual pdf. For other switches in the fabric, the minimum eos firmware version is eosc 9. The mcdata enterprise fabric connectivity manager software product in this announcement replaces the ordering features for efcm that were previously offered in conjunction with mcdata sphereon 4500 and 3232 switch ibm 2031224232, mcdata intrepid 6064 and 6140 director ibm 2032064140, and mcdata fc512 cabinet ibm 2032c40, previously. At a glance mcdata enterprise fabric connectivity manager efcm 9. Mcdata has asked emc to write software for its switch platform to simplify management of complex storage area networks sans emcs virtualization and data migration applications will improve the ability of mcdatas intelligent switch platform to route information across diverse infrastructure in storage area network islands. Key competitor in the fibre channel switch and director market. Hafm management of the mcdata 4gb san switch is supported beginning with hafm version 08. Ibm to resell mcdata enterprise fabric connectivity manager 9.
Netscape communicator, version 7 or higher mozilla, version 1. Whether you have a single switch or a small fabric sanpilot provides all of the necessary features and functionality to manage it. With options such as mcdata software, the leading data centerclass san infrastructure management platform, and 24x7 service options, the es3016 switch performs exceptionally well in the most demanding san environments. You can manage the i10k with the included efcm enterprise fabric connectivity manager application or with mcdatas sanavigator. Supported management software the following management software is compatible with firmware version 9. Mcdatas intelligent switch platform will initially feature a modified version of the companys sphereon 4500 switch and a blade that will fit into mcdatas existing intrepid 6140 director. Mcdata corporation retains all rights, title and interest in the computer software programs. The initial demonstration will be on mcdatas sphereon intelligent switch product.
Cisco squares off against brocade, mcdata infostor. Mcdata either owns or has the right to license the computer software programs described in this document. Introducing the mcdata 4416 fibre channel switch module. Mcdata 6port fibre channel switch module management. You can open individual efc product managers through. The mcdata 4gb san switch plugs into the back of the hp bladesystem resulting in a consolidated solution for server connectivity to the san.
Mar 11, 2004 mcdata has asked emc to write software for its switch platform to simplify management of complex storage area networks sans emcs virtualization and data migration applications will improve the ability of mcdata s intelligent switch platform to route information across diverse infrastructure in storage area network islands. Group configuration of switches to shorten management time. Mcdata has been losing directorlevel switch market share to cisco and brocade in the last year. The switch port management tool provides an endtoend mapping by advanced port scanning with an option to include mapping of physical ports to switch ports. The initial demonstration will be on mcdata s sphereon intelligent switch product. Mcdata 1020port 4 gb fibre channel switch module for ibm eserver bladecenter. Management, santegrity, open server management software and open trunking software for up to five years fiber optic cables.
The efc product manager applications provide the user interface for each mcdata intrepid director or switch. For details about these items, refer to the manual included with the device. Mcdata sanavigator management software mcdata s sanavigator software allows you to better manage your storage networking assets. The es3016 switch is the only switch in its class providing all of the following highavailability features. Fibre channel director offering is expanded with mcdata. Emc to develop software for mcdatas intelligent switch. Ibm open system management software osms mcdata 6port 2 gb fibre channel switch module for ibm eserver bladecenter. Fibre channel switch maker mcdata acquires cnt network world. This device name is used as sysname in this software. View and download mcdata 316095b21 storageworks edge switch 224 manual online. Chris ilg, senior manager of mcdatas strategic marketing group, said the forthcoming switch will be able to virtualize any storage array. Mcdata has also announced the ability to do open trunking. Without this option, you cannot use efcm to manage the bladecenter mcdata switch modules. Offerings included routers and network switches for data center, campus and carrier.
The items that must be set in the device to manage these fibre channel devices in this software are explained below. Fabric os does not provide topology and device discovery of other elements on the network, says arun taneja, senior analyst with the enterprise storage group inc. The following management software is compatible with firmware version 9. Mcdata open system management software osms mcdata santegrity security suite mcdata sanvergence management suite.
Buying mcdata turns a competitor into an integrated ally with a broader array of hardware and software, but it will also require a lot of reconciliation of overlapping products. Simplifies configuration and management with easytouse. Comprehensive list of mcdata, brocade, cisco, connectrix. Switch management is achieved through the mcdata web server.
Effective connectivity for entry fibre channel applications the sphereon 4300 is a simple, effective entry san solution with the mcdata heritage of interoperability and compatibility that cannot. Mcdata sanavigator management software mcdatas sanavigator software allows you to better manage your storage networking assets. Mcdata 4314 fc switch module for the dell poweredge 1855. Golasky introducing the mcdata 4416 fibre channel switch module. The cisco mds 9000 switch only provides hardwareenforced security on the ingress ports to the fabric, while the mcdata switch only provides soft zoning. Trumps brocade by snapping up multilingual management startup. Sanavigator storage managment software supports mcdata. In addition, director switches feature fault tolerance, nondisruptive software upgrades. Created by storage networking industry association snia. Enterprise fabric connectivity manager, a storage network management application used to configure and manage sans. The mcdata fc512 cabinet includes a 24port ethernet hub. Mcdatafabricswitchsphereondirector, since 1991, 9 to 5 computer has been providing such top tier products to corporate data centers, government, vars, resellers, oems, and wholesalers throughout the entire global. Fulfilling a promise it made when it acquired mcdata last year, storage networking vendor brocade communications systems inc. Mcdatas 24port sphereon 4500 offers unprecedented connectivity on demand with mcdatas.
In 2001, mcdata acquired sannavigator management software from western digital. Mcdata fabric switch sphereondirector, since 1991, 9 to 5 computer has been providing such top tier products to corporate data centers, government, vars, resellers, oems, and wholesalers throughout the entire global marketplace. By downloading, you agree to the terms and conditions of the hewlett packard enterprise software license agreement. Register the device name used for fibre channel switch management. Mcdata s intelligent switch platform will initially feature a modified version of the companys sphereon 4500 switch and a blade that will fit into mcdata s existing intrepid 6140 director. Its software products include sanavigator, a storage network management application used to manage the san, including other switch vendors. Mcdata 316095b21 storageworks edge switch 224 manual pdf. Mcdata corporation makes no warranties, expressed or. Switches have emerged as a crucial element in any storage area network. Brcd today introduced management software that can manage. This firmware supports the following switch management software. Log on to the fibre channel switch and configure the settings using the config system name command. Opstor supports san switch management and monitoring of brocade silkworm, emc connectrix, mcdata sphereon, cisco mds, qlogic sanbox, hp san.
Mcdata sphereon 3032 and 3232 fabric switches installation. Zap data hub is data management software for business data that automates elt processes to create a data warehouse with semantic layer of common business terms. In late 2000 mcdata launched a line of lower cost fibre switches, followed by the addition of software products offering clients what it called enterprise to edge data storage solutions. Mcdata to launch 256port intelligent director switch computerworld. Command line is ok as a secondary or batch operation. Mcdata 6port fibre channel switch module management guide. Sanavigators software will give mcdata the ability to manage other vendors switches. Mcdatas sanpilot management software is included in the pricing and provides functions such as fabric and topology views, zoning, performance and health monitoring, and fault isolation. For example, brocade executives will have to decide how to incorporate mcdatas intrepid switches, routers and management software into its fleet of silkworm san. Emc, the world leader in information storage and management, today announced plans for emc to develop and port software for mcdatas intelligent switch platform. With storeages multiview, multicopy, and multimirror applications running on the mcdata switch, customers can centrally deploy a common, robust storage management software suite for all of the various storage devices within their storage area network. Mcdata corporation provides storage networking and data infrastructure solutions worldwide.
Storeage ports data snapshot, replication, mirroring, and. Those functions are normally handled in separate management software that resides on the host or storage subsystem. The administrator can provide the mapping of the physical ports and switch ports in a csv file, which can be imported to the switch port mapper results. Storage switch company brocade assimilates mcdata, products mcdatas mainframe connectivity, management technologies to be spared. It is recommended that you register a name that is not a duplicate of another management target. Most of its sales are indirect, accomplished through a wide range of original equipment manufacturers, including dell, emc, ibm, hitachi data systems, hewlettpackard, sun microsystems, as well as system integrators and. Mcdatas sanavigator software allows you to better manage your storage. Cisco mds 9000 series fabric configuration guide, release 8. Tracking of config changesconfig file backupmanagement. Page 153 11 fabric mode mismatch based on the elp revision level, a connection was not allowed because a mcdata switch in legacy mode is attached to a mcdata switch in open fabric mode, or a mcdata switch in open fabric mode is attached to an oem switch at an incorrect elp revision level.
Mcdatas solutions help enterprises to consolidate, move, access, and protect data held within enterprises across storage area networks, metropolitan area networks, and wide area. Efcm manages the rest of mcdatas product line, as well as other switches, including brocade and cisco fc switches. Sep 22, 2008 fulfilling a promise it made when it acquired mcdata last year, storage networking vendor brocade communications systems inc. Mcdata has been losing directorlevel switch market share to cisco systems inc. Installing the firmware on a switch in an existing fabric supported. Mseries fabric mcdata 4gb san switch for hp pclass bladesystem firmware. Originally known for its fibre channel storage networks, the company expanded include a wide range of products marketed as third platform technologies.
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