The Brocade Fabric OS Monitoring and Alerting Policy Suite (MAPS) is a key application for storage area network (SAN) health monitoring and alerting. It is designed to provide early fault detection and isolation, ensuring the high availability and performance of your SAN infrastructure.
This user guide provides comprehensive information on setting up, configuring, and utilizing MAPS within the Brocade Fabric OS environment. It covers the suite's structural elements, basic features, and advanced functionalities, enabling SAN administrators to proactively manage fabric health and performance. Key capabilities include automated monitoring, custom policy creation, and automatic port remediation actions like fencing or quarantining.
MAPS is a licensed feature requiring the Fabric Vision license. For support and detailed information, Broadcom recommends contacting your OEM or solution provider. For direct support from Broadcom, visit the support portal at support.broadcom.com or consult contact details for Brocade Fibre Channel Networking support at www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/contact-brocade-support.
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