QLogic BR-1860 Fabric - Manual (Page 4)

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QLogic BR-1860 Data Sheet
Through its support of Windows Server 2012 policy-based QoS, the
BR-1860 enables administrators to specify network bandwidth controls
based on application type, users, and servers for the physical network.
In addition, support of Hyper-V QoS enables cloud hosting providers and
enterprises to deliver predictable network performance for multiple types
of traffic for VMs using BR-1860 adapters running in DCB mode.
SIMPLIFYING SERVER DEPLOYMENT WITH DYNAMIC FABRIC
PROVISIONING
Dynamic fabric provisioning (DFP) allows organizations to eliminate fabric
reconfiguration when adding or replacing servers through the virtualization
of host world wide names (WWNs). It combines Brocade switch and QLogic
adapter technology to reduce or eliminate the need to modify zoning or
LUN masking. In addition, DFP enables pre-provisioning of virtual WWNs,
helping organizations eliminate time-consuming steps when deploying
new equipment or moving devices within a switch.
CENTRALIZED ADAPTER MANAGEMENT
QLogic’s Host Connectivity Manager (HCM) is an easy-to-use adapter
management tool for configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting the
QLogic BR-series adapters. HCM enables server administers to quickly
configure BR-series adapters locally or remotely.
HCM scans the SAN environment to discover visible storage resources
and display target LUNs. A simple to use graphical tree view provides fast
access to the managed Host Bus Adapters, Converged Network Adapters,
ports, and target storage resources. HCM also provides notifications of
various conditions and problems through a user-defined event filter.
In addition to providing a graphical interface, QLogic also provides
a powerful command line interface, BCU CLI, for scripting and task
automation.
For holistic data center-wide management, QLogic HCM is tightly
integrated with Brocade Network Advisor (BNA) to provide end-to-
end configuration and management of the entire SAN infrastructure.
Administrators can launch QLogic HCM from within BNA to provide single-
pane-of-glass management of QLogic BR-series adapters and Brocade
switches.
QLogic also provides open APIs and standards-based interfaces for
integration with popular third-party applications.
MAXIMIZING INVESTMENTS
To help optimize technology investments, QLogic and its partners offer
complete solutions that include professional services, technical support,
and education. For more information, contact a QLogic sales partner or
visit
www.qlogic.com .