Mcdata Software:
Enterprise Fabric Connectivity (EFC) Management software
EFC Management software centralizes the management of multiple, distributed FC Directors in an enterprise-wide fibre channel fabric. Designed for usability, this flexible software simplifies the addition of managed FC Directors as the enterprise fibre channel fabric grows. Leveraging state-of-the art Java** technology, operators can use the EFC Management software remotely from anywhere in the enterprise.
EFC Management software provides a scalable, modular architecture consisting of the EFC Server, the EFC Manager application, and the EFC Product Manager application. The architecture is implemented through a multitiered client/server networking model. You can access all management, monitoring, and diagnostic functions by running the EFC Management client application on a workstation located anywhere in the enterprise.
Enterprise Fabric Connectivity Server
The EFC Server centralizes management of multiple FC Directors in the fabric and continuously monitors their operations. The hardware, a desktop PC running Windows NT, provides two Ethernet LAN connections-one for a private LAN that supports communication with the FC Directors, and the second for an optional connection to a corporate intranet for remote workstation access.
The EFC Server provides continuous FC Director monitoring, logging, and alerting; centralizes log files, configuration databases, and firmware distribution; and supports centralized "call-home," e-mail, service, and support operations. As many as 36 FC Directors can be managed from a single EFC Server, and up to four concurrent users can access the EFC Server.
Ethernet hub
A 24-port Ethernet hub supports the two connections required by the High-Availability Option. This hub also supports multiple FC Directors. One LAN connection is required for each control processor card in the FC Director.
The maximum configuration of 36 FC Directors (each with the High- Availability Option) requires four hubs for the maximum of 73 LAN connections-one for connection to the EFC Server and 72 for the FC Directors.
Enterprise Fabric Connectivity Manager software
The EFC Manager application is a Java-based graphical user interface (GUI) that provides a common and consistent management interface to the EFC Product Manager. The EFC Manager can run locally on the EFC Server platform or remotely on any network- attached workstation in the enterprise. The EFC Manager provides:
- Access security with passwords, administration of valid users, user rights, and remote access restrictions
- Enterprise management with a product view showing the high-level status of all managed FC Directors
- Scalability with the capability to add, remove, or modify managed FC Directors
- Traceability with audit logging and sessions status
Enterprise Fabric Connectivity Product Manager software
The EFC Product Manager application provides the user interface for each FC Director. You can open individual EFC Product Managers through icons in the EFC Manager product view. The EFC Product Manager provides:
- A user-friendly interface with graphical displays of the FC Director and its components
- Centralized configuration management and control of all operating parameters
- Real-time interactive display of operational status and statistical performance information
- Automatic audit logging of all system events, configuration changes, and hardware upgrades
- Serviceability with access to all maintenance functions, such as diagnostics and firmware updates
- Proactive notification of events with automatic "call home" alerts or e-mail to a designated service center when service is required
IBM and McDATA remarketing agreement
IBM and McDATA have entered into a remarketing agreement which enables IBM and IBM Business Partners to market the McDATA ED-5000 Enterprise Fibre Channel Director worldwide. The Enterprise Fibre Channel Director, which IBM Global Service will maintain for McDATA, is now a member of the IBM Enterprise SAN family of SAN fabric products. This remarketing agreement continues the long-standing business relationship between the two companies and continues the leadership established with the ESCON Director.
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