| Integrated
Storage Infrastructure Management and CMDB Redcell Storage
Commander is single console management product for managing
multi-vendor SAN infrastructure devices, including both Fibre
channel and iSCSI devices. Redcell Storage Commander provides
key functions such as automated deep discovery, inventory management,
configuration, compliance auditing, health & performance monitoring
management, remote access and control, patch provisioning, reporting.
A key problem that IT infrastructure managers are facing
is explosive information growth and consequently increased storage
needs. Most of the problems associated with SAN and storage
management originate in views embedded in legacy IT operations:
storage is considered as an isolated island and managed using
vendor specific point solutions with limited or no integration
with server and network management. Redcell Storage Commander
offers one console and common integrated Configuration Management
Database (CMDB) and a set of tools for full life cycle of storage
infrastructure management.
Where It Work:
Features:
Discovery and Repository
- Automated, multiprotocol with centralized credentials
management
Capacity Management
- Using active monitoring technology. Metrics can be combined
across devices with extensive graphing and reporting capabilities
- Thresholds can create status change and trigger actions
Performance Management
- Storage performance management includes all components:
application, compute, interconnect and storage resource
Event Management
- Capture, filter and forward of events and traps
- Event automation including actions and processing rules
Configuration Management
- Heterogeneous, common look and feel across vendors and
technologies, CIM-based internal model
- Management tasks such as RAID group create modify and
delete, LUN configuration, LUN masking and mapping and replication
management
- For SANs, a full set of management tasks including VSANs
and zoning configuration
Change Management
- Audit trails with compliance scan policies
SAN Design
- FC, IP and iSCSI topology
Provisioning
- Device-based and service-based configuration with scheduled
deployment
Workflow Automation
- Task-based configuration actions
Benefits:
Reduced SW Expenses for Point Management Solutions
- Consolidated storage and network management reduces
the need for element managers and associated SW licenses
and reduces training expenses
- Allows configuration of all elements that comprise storage
area networks (SANs)
- Full set of management tasks including VSANs and zoning
configuration
- RAID group create modify and delete, LUN configuration,
LUN masking and mapping and replication management
Increased Storage and Interconnect Device Utilization
- Comprehensive visibility of storage devices and interconnections
- Preconfigured storage monitors include both capacity
and performance monitoring
Fast Problem Resolution
- Single “pane of glass” view into infrastructure allows
for quick problem resolution without the use of multiple
point tools. The connectivity data when synchronized with
asset data in the CMDB creates a complete picture of your
infrastructure that can be represented in highly customizable
reports or via a topology view
Increased Operational Efficiency
- Reduce errors while performing daily tasks such as discovery,
one-to-many operations, compliance and change management,
health monitoring and problem resolution. Using the CMDB
and common configuration in a vendor and device independent
manner shortens learning period and reduces errors in day-to-day
operations
| Technical
Specifications: |
| Managed Systems |
- SNMPv1/v2/v3; Proprietary Device CLI, HTTP/S,
XML, SSH, WMI/CIM, Web services
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| Device Support
Examples |
- Dell/EMC AX Fibre Channel/iSCSI storage
arrays
- Dell/EMC CX Series Fibre Channel/iSCSI storage
arrays
- Dell MD Fibre Channel/iSCSI RAID arrays
- Cisco MDS SAN switches
- Brocade SAN Switches
- Emulex, Qlogic HBAs
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| Operating
Environments for Installation |
- Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, 2003, Vista
- Redhat ES Linux v4/5
- SUSE Linux v9/10
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| Database |
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| Integration
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- Web services, email gateway, and event forwarding
for third party integration
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| Ease of Use
& Deployment |
- In hours rather than days!
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Redcell Storage Commander |
| Redcell Storage
Commander |
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