Created by storage networking industry association snia. This firmware supports the following switch management software. Single mode, 9u and multimode, 50u fiber optical cables with sc andor lc connectors are available efc management software. 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. Those functions are normally handled in separate management software that resides on the host or storage subsystem. Mcdata has asked emc to write software for its switch platform to simplify management of complex storage area networks sans. The cisco mds 9000 switch only provides hardwareenforced security on the ingress ports to the fabric, while the mcdata switch only provides soft zoning. 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.
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. Register the device name used for fibre channel switch management. Mcdata corporation provides storage networking and data infrastructure solutions worldwide. Mcdata sphereon 4300 installation and service manual pdf. Storage switch company brocade assimilates mcdata, products mcdatas mainframe connectivity, management technologies to be spared. The mcdata 4gb san switch plugs into the back of the hp bladesystem resulting in a consolidated solution for server connectivity to the san. Mcdata 4314 fc switch module for the dell poweredge 1855. In addition to this hba, the mcdata 4416 introduces support for other hba models. Mcdata 316095b21 storageworks edge switch 224 manual pdf. 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. 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. Connectivity efc management software support interconnec tion of multiple mcdata fabric.
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. Ibm to resell mcdata enterprise fabric connectivity manager 9. 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. Storeage ports data snapshot, replication, mirroring, and. Trumps brocade by snapping up multilingual management startup. The following management software is compatible with firmware version 9. Several months later, in 2001, mcdata acquired sanavigator inc.
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. The mcdata fc512 cabinet includes a 24port ethernet hub. Mcdt, the expert provider of multicapable storage networking solutions, and emc corporation nyse. Mcdata to launch 256port intelligent director switch. Tracking of config changesconfig file backupmanagement. Mseries fabric mcdata 4gb san switch for hp pclass bladesystem firmware.
By downloading, you agree to the terms and conditions of the hewlett packard enterprise software license agreement. For details about these items, refer to the manual included with the device. This is an limitation imposed by the mcdata switches. Emc to develop software for mcdatas intelligent switch. Sep 22, 2008 fulfilling a promise it made when it acquired mcdata last year, storage networking vendor brocade communications systems inc. 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. You can open individual efc product managers through. Sanavigators software will give mcdata the ability to manage other vendors switches. The mcdata 4gb san switch uses different firmware than other hp mseries switches. Performance monitoring measure the performance trends of every switch port in. 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. Offerings included routers and network switches for data center, campus and carrier.
At a glance mcdata enterprise fabric connectivity manager efcm 9. Group configuration of switches to shorten management time. Mcdata sphereon 3032 and 3232 fabric switches installation and service manual 3 contents task. Mcdata 1020port 4 gb fibre channel switch module for ibm eserver bladecenter. Mcdata sanavigator management software mcdatas sanavigator software allows you to better manage your storage networking assets. Originally known for its fibre channel storage networks, the company expanded include a wide range of products marketed as third platform technologies. Supported management software the following management software is compatible with firmware version 9. 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. Mcdata sanavigator management software mcdata s sanavigator software allows you to better manage your storage networking assets. For other switches in the fabric, the minimum eos firmware version is eosc 9. Mcdata to launch 256port intelligent director switch computerworld. 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.
Fibre channel director offering is expanded with mcdata. Fulfilling a promise it made when it acquired mcdata last year, storage networking vendor brocade communications systems inc. Switches have emerged as a crucial element in any storage area network. Its software products include sanavigator, a storage network management application used to manage the san, including other switch vendors. Cisco mds 9000 series fabric configuration guide, release 8. View and download mcdata 316095b21 storageworks edge switch 224 manual online. Introducing the mcdata 4416 fibre channel switch module.
Mcdata has also announced the ability to do open trunking. Whether you have a single switch or a small fabric sanpilot provides all of the necessary features and functionality to manage it. 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. Emc, the world leader in information storage and management, today announced plans for emc to develop and port software for mcdatas intelligent switch platform. In 2001, mcdata acquired sannavigator management software from western digital. Efcm manages the rest of mcdatas product line, as well as other switches, including brocade and cisco fc switches. Some software requires a valid warranty, current hewlett packard enterprise support contract, or a. The initial demonstration will be on mcdata s sphereon intelligent switch product. 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 management interface is clear, with all necessary commands available through. You can manage the i10k with the included efcm enterprise fabric connectivity manager application or with mcdatas sanavigator. 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. Fibre channel switch maker mcdata acquires cnt network world. Mcdata intrepid 6140 director switch rackmountable. Cisco squares off against brocade, mcdata infostor. Qlogic 1020port 4 gb fibre channel switch module for ibm eserver bladecenter. Storage switch company brocade assimilates mcdata, products. In addition, director switches feature fault tolerance, nondisruptive software upgrades.
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. I was unable to test it in my lab, so tested the switch at mcdatas santa clara, calif. 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. Sanavigator storage managment software supports mcdata. 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. Mcdata has been losing directorlevel switch market share to cisco systems inc. Analysts say this gives mcdata an advantage over brocade as its fabric os management software is designed to manage brocade switches only. Command line is ok as a secondary or batch operation. 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. Mcdata corporation makes no warranties, expressed or. Without this option, you cannot use efcm to manage the bladecenter mcdata switch modules. But brocade, a lowerend player, has been trying to turn the tables on mcdata with the introduction of its silkworm 12000 products.
For example, brocade executives will have to decide how to incorporate mcdatas intrepid switches, routers and management software into its fleet of silkworm san. For a list of the new features introduced in firmware version 9. Comprehensive list of mcdata, brocade, cisco, connectrix, sun. Ibm totalstorage san mtype mcdata switches and director require the element manager feature to be managed by mcdata efcm software. In addition, mcdata sells switch cabinets, san management and security software, and offers training and support services. Brcd today introduced management software that can manage. 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. Mcdata fibre channel switch modules traditionall y have supported the 2 gbps dell 2342m dualchannel embedded hba. Management, santegrity, open server management software and open trunking software for up to five years fiber optic cables. The initial demonstration will be on mcdatas sphereon intelligent switch product.
Mcdata either owns or has the right to license the computer software programs described in this document. 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. The items that must be set in the device to manage these fibre channel devices in this software are explained below. Ibm open system management software osms mcdata 6port 2 gb fibre channel switch module for ibm eserver bladecenter. Note after two active zone sets successfully merge, always copy the active zone set to the full zone set database prior to modifying it. Enterprise fabric connectivity manager, a storage network management application used to configure and manage sans. Mcdata corporation makes no warranties, expressed or implie d, by operation of law or otherwise, relating to this. This device name is used as sysname in this software. Mcdata open system management software osms mcdata santegrity security suite. Since the dawn of san time, when it came to hefty directorclass switches, mcdata was the company to beat. Cisco mds 9000 family switchtoswitch interoperability. It is recommended that you register a name that is not a duplicate of another management target. Mcdata intrepid 6140 director switch rackmountable with mcdata fabricenter international rack overview and full product specs on cnet. Mcdata 6port fibre channel switch module management.
Golasky introducing the mcdata 4416 fibre channel switch module. 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. The es3016 switch is the only switch in its class providing all of the following highavailability features. Hafm management of the mcdata 4gb san switch is supported beginning with hafm version 08. Preferred if it runs on linux or freebsd but not a requirement. The company was founded in 1982 and is based in broomfield, colorado. The efc product manager applications provide the user interface for each mcdata intrepid director or switch. This software supports mcdata fibre channel switch. I was unable to test it in my lab, so tested the switch at mcdata s santa clara, calif. Mcdatas sanavigator software allows you to better manage your storage.
Simplifies configuration and management with easytouse. Load balancing can be accomplished between any combination of switch and director connected together via a. Mcdata open system management software osms mcdata santegrity security suite mcdata sanvergence management suite. Mcdata sanavigator management software data storage. This comprehensive and intuitive application lets it administrators manage their entire fabric, improve their operational efficiencies, and secure their data. Mcdata 6port fibre channel switch module management guide. Key competitor in the fibre channel switch and director market. Netscape communicator, version 7 or higher mozilla, version 1. Developed software for enterprise file data management. Mcdata intrepid 6140 director switch rackmountable overview and full product specs on cnet. 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. Fabric switch,brocade switches, emc connectrix, mcdata.
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. Configure the switch to the management application. Switch management is achieved through the mcdata web server. Switch features include support for loop as well as fabric configurations, nondisruptive code loadactivation, and redundant power and cooling.
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. Comprehensive list of mcdata, brocade, cisco, connectrix. Mcdata sphereon 3032 and 3232 fabric switches installation. Fabric switch,brocade switches, emc connectrix, mcdata, cisco. Element manager enables the use of mcdata efcm software to manage, configure, and monitor mcdata bladecenter switch modules.
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