HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 HP StorageWorks MSA SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide - Page 43

Managing the MSA SAN Switch 2/8 QuickLoop The optional QuickLoop feature allows arbitrated loops to attach to a fabric. Without modifying their drivers, private targets on the arbitrated loops can be accessed by public or private hosts elsewhere on the fabric. Advantages to integrating QuickLoop into your SAN include: ■ Supports communication between devices that are not fabric-aware. For example, QuickLoop allows the MSA SAN Switch to emulate a hub environment, while offering the additional benefit of fabric connectivity. ■ The QuickLoop and Zoning combination allows a private host to fully participate in a SAN. For more information, refer to the HP StorageWorks QuickLoop User Guide. This guide is included on the documentation CD included in the shipping carton. Fabric Watch The optional Fabric Watch feature allows you to monitor the performance and status of Fibre Channel SAN Switches. Advantages to integrating Fabric Watch into your SAN include: ■ Real-time alerts to potential problems within the SAN ■ Monitoring of fabric events (like reconfiguration and zone changes), physical switch conditions, and individual port status For more information, refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric Watch User Guide. This guide is included on the documentation CD included in the shipping carton. Advanced Performance Monitoring The optional Advanced Performance Monitoring (APM) feature provides SAN performance management through an end-to-end monitoring system. Advantages to integrating APM into your SAN include: ■ Increased end-to-end fabric visibility ■ Provides more accurate reporting for service level agreements and charged access applications For more information, refer to the HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring User Guide. This guide is included on the documentation CD included in the shipping carton. MSA SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide 43