Fibre
Channel Monitoring
Monitor your SAN environment as easily as Ethernet
or WAN. Network Instruments supports Fibre Channel
analysis with a complete line of probes. Decode
Fibre Channel protocols, monitor over 30 Fibre
Channel statistics, and receive Expert help on
20 SAN-specific issues. With Observer you can
set thresholds on all Fibre Channel events, including
session delays on arbitrated loop, audio/video,
link data, avionics, virtual interface, and more.
Ensure Accurate SAN Captures
For the best in Storage Area Network analysis,
Network Instruments brings award-winning analysis
technology together with superior hardware appliances.
Our proprietary Gen2 card ensures accurate captures
on fully saturated SAN systems.
Fibre Channel Analysis Advantages:
- Monitor up to two full-duplex links independently
or in aggregate
- Obtain full-duplex, wire-speed capture statistics
- Utilize the largest memory buffer in the industry
- Gain in-depth analysis through real-time metrics
- Maximize analysis with 64-bit technology
Set Expert Thresholds and Track Metrics
 Monitor
your SAN environment as easily as Ethernet or
WAN
- Decode Fibre Channel protocols
- Monitor over 30 Fibre Channel statistics
- Track application performance
- Set alarms for proactive alerts
- Receive Expert help on 20 SAN-specific issues
- Review aggregate SAN health summaries
- Perform long-term trending and reporting
- Drill down to isolate conversations or transactions
With Observer you can set thresholds on all Fibre
Channel events, including session delays on arbitrated
loop, audio/video, link data, avionics, virtual
interface, and more.
Fibre Channel Deployment Diagram
Data Sheet
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