Brocade Network Advisor (BNA)
Fast, proactive insights across your network
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Overview
The Brocade Network Advisor is the full network-lifecycle tool that brings all your information together into one simple, easy to use command-and-control application. Just turn it on and start working—all of Brocade’s best practices are built in.
More insights: Get in front of potential problems with monitoring, troubleshooting, configuration, and reporting capabilities available right out of the box. With Brocade Network Advisor, you can spot issues and trends over time and take action on them, fast.
Easy interaction: Manage your physical and virtual networks from a single console. Brocade Network Advisor makes it easy to integrate a wide range of virtualization technologies, storage management platforms, and third-party devices.
Better communications: All team members can access high-level dashboards, inventory, event and report views in one intuitive interface. Easily share your information with others in your organization or with partners—without having to step foot in your data center.
Storage Area Networks - SAN
Faster availability for less cost
Get ahead of potential problems before they have a chance to affect your network’s performance. Brocade Network Advisor helps simplify your SAN operations with fast visibility and deeper insights.
Troubleshoot quickly
Find bottlenecks before performance is affected. Brocade Network Advisor helps you find fabric congestion fast
Dive deeper
Identify, monitor, and analyze data flows at the application level to manage your network capacity more efficiently.
Bring the physical and virtual together
Brocade Network Advisor works seamlessly with virtualization technologies for complete VM-to-LUN visibility and management.
Lifecycle Status
Active
Popular Resources
Data Sheet
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions for the Brocade® Network Advisor.
Specifications
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Documentation
A particular instance of a product used or analyzed, for purposes of illustration.
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Swisscom AG: Application Performance Monitoring Keeps Business Going Strong
File Size: 782 KB
Language: English
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01/29/2017 | Create | |
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Nebraska Medicine: SAN Networking That's a Picture of Health
File Size: 2449 KB
Language: English
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03/08/2016 | Create | |
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Bank Hapoalim: A Little Competition Leads to Significant Benefits
File Size: 152 KB
Language: English
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03/01/2016 | Create | |
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Starz: Gen 5 Director-Class Storage Network Takes Starz from Terabytes to Petabytes
File Size: 143 KB
Language: English
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09/01/2015 | Create | |
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CoxHealth Makes Outstanding Patient Care Easier to Deliver
File Size: 644 KB
Language: English
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06/05/2015 | Create | |
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FIBI Profits from Brocade SAN Investment
File Size: 139 KB
Language: English
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06/05/2015 | Create | |
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Halkbank: Building a SAN for the Next Decade
File Size: 478 KB
Language: English
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06/05/2015 | Create |
Report for products known to function with the indicated products.
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Brocade Network Advisor Features Support Matrix, 12.4.3
Version:
12.4.3
File Size: 304 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 12.4.3 | 10/23/2016 | Create |
Provides information on device features, signal descriptions, electrical characteristics, packaging, and pinout information.
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Brocade Network Advisor: Storage Networking Data Sheet
Brocade® Network Advisor simplifies storage network management and helps organizations proactively diagnose and troubleshoot issues to maximize uptime increase operational efficiency and reduce costs.
File Size: 550 KB
Language: English
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04/10/2018 | Create |
An electronic version of a printed book that can be read on a computer or handheld device designed specifically for this purpose
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SAN Automation for Dummies
This book is for storage administrators as well as for automation engineers who may need to collaborate with storage teams to automate storage-related activities.
File Size: 2500 KB
Language: English
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04/09/2018 | Create |
Notice of product in the end of its useful life and marketing or selling thereof will also end.
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Broadcom EOL Notice For SKU Reduction
Last Time Order: 6/25/2018
End of Support: 8/31/2023 (where applicable)
File Size: 245 KB
Language: English
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03/12/2018 | Create | |
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Brocade 4G 30km ELWL SFP EOL Notice
File Size: 72 KB
Language: English
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12/12/2017 | Create | |
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Broadcom ICL QSFP EOL Notice
Last Time Order: 5/29/2018
End of Support: 7/28/2023
File Size: 78 KB
Language: English
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10/27/2017 | Create | |
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Brocade 310 SAN Switch EOL Notice
Last Time Order: 2/26/2018
End of Support: 4/26/2023
File Size: 54 KB
Language: English
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10/26/2017 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor
Last Time Order: 4/8/2013
File Size: 61 KB
Language: English
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08/08/2012 | Create |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Brocade Fabric Vision Technology FAQs
File Size: 236 KB
Language: English
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04/10/2018 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions for the Brocade® Network Advisor.
File Size: 231 KB
Language: English
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04/10/2018 | Create |
Short document explaining how to install the product
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Brocade Network Advisor Installation and Migration Guide, 14.4.2
Brocade Network Advisor Installation and Migration Guide 14.4.2
Version:
14.4.2
File Size: 868 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 14.4.2 | 04/25/2018 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor Port Commissioning QuickStart, 14.4.2
Brocade Network Advisor Port Commissioning Quick Start 14.4.2
Version:
14.4.2
File Size: 439 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 14.4.2 | 04/25/2018 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor SAN Installation Migration Guide, 14.4.2
Brocade Network Advisor SAN Installation Migration Guide 14.4.2
Version:
14.4.2
File Size: 821 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 14.4.2 | 04/25/2018 | Create |
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Brocade Network Advisor SAN Installation and Migration Guide 14.3.1
Version:
14.3.1
File Size: 727 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 14.3.1 | 09/15/2017 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor Installation and Migration Guide 14.3.1
Version:
14.3.1
File Size: 762 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 14.3.1 | 09/15/2017 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor SAN Installation and Migration Guide, 12.4.3
Version:
12.4.3
File Size: 752 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 12.4.3 | 10/17/2016 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor Installation and Migration Guide, 12.4.3
Version:
12.4.3
File Size: 874 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 12.4.3 | 10/17/2016 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor Port Commissioning QuickStart Guide, 14.0.1
Version:
14.0.1
File Size: 290 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 14.0.1 | 05/03/2016 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor Installation and Migration Guide, 14.0.1
Version:
14.0.1
File Size: 766 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 14.0.1 | 05/03/2016 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor SAN Installation and Migration Guide, 14.0.1
Version:
14.0.1
File Size: 711 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 14.0.1 | 05/03/2016 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor SAN Installation and Migration Guide, 14.0.0
Version:
14.0.0
File Size: 734 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 14.0.0 | 02/29/2016 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor Port Commissioning QuickStart Guide, 14.0.0
Version:
14.0.0
File Size: 310 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 14.0.0 | 02/29/2016 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor Installation and Migration Guide, 14.0.0
Version:
14.0.0
File Size: 864 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 14.0.0 | 02/29/2016 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor SAN Installation and Migration Guide, 12.4.2
Version:
12.4.2
File Size: 742 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 12.4.2 | 08/17/2015 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor Installation and Migration Guide, 12.4.2
Version:
12.4.2
File Size: 870 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 12.4.2 | 08/17/2015 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor SAN Installation and Migration Guide, 12.4.1
Version:
12.4.1
File Size: 732 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 12.4.1 | 06/13/2015 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor Installation and Migration Guide, 12.4.1
Version:
12.4.1
File Size: 870 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 12.4.1 | 06/13/2015 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor Installation and Migration Guide, 12.4.0
Version:
12.4.0
File Size: 882 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 12.4.0 | 06/05/2015 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor SAN Installation and Migration Guide, 12.4.0
Version:
12.4.0
File Size: 743 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 12.4.0 | 06/05/2015 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor Port Commissioning QuickStart Guide, 12.4.0
Version:
12.4.0
File Size: 293 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 12.4.0 | 06/05/2015 | Create |
Provides an overview description of the product including features and general use models.
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Brocade Network Advisor Features Brief for Data Center Networks
File Size: 4934 KB
Language: English
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09/11/2016 | Create | |
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Deploying Brocade Network Advisor in a Secure Environment
File Size: 1290 KB
Language: English
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06/05/2015 | Create |
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Brocade Network Advisor REST API Guide, 14.4.2
Brocade Network Advisor REST API Guide 14.4.2
Version:
14.4.2
File Size: 1254 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 14.4.2 | 04/25/2018 | Create |
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Brocade Network Advisor REST API Guide 14.3.1
Version:
14.3.1
File Size: 1169 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 14.3.1 | 09/15/2017 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor REST API Guide, 14.0.1
Version:
14.0.1
File Size: 1169 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 14.0.1 | 05/03/2016 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor REST API Guide, 14.0.0
Version:
14.0.0
File Size: 1169 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 14.0.0 | 02/29/2016 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor REST API Guide, 12.4.0
Version:
12.4.0
File Size: 909 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 12.4.0 | 06/05/2015 | Create |
Provides detailed reference material about an important hardware or software component, such as a processor, an individual block, a software language, or application programming interface (API). Designed for personnel who must closely understand the behavior of the component.
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Brocade Network Advisor SMI Agent Developer's Guide, 14.4.2
Brocade Network Advisor SMI Agent Developer's Guide 14.4.2
Version:
14.4.2
File Size: 5038 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 14.4.2 | 04/25/2018 | Create |
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Brocade Network Advisor SMI Agent Developer's Guide, 12.4.2
Version:
12.4.2
File Size: 8864 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 12.4.2 | 10/17/2016 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor SMI Agent Developer's Guide, 14.0.1
Version:
14.0.1
File Size: 8902 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 14.0.1 | 05/03/2016 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor SMI Agent Developer's Guide, 14.0.0
Version:
14.0.0
File Size: 8861 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 14.0.0 | 02/29/2016 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor SMI Agent Developer's Guide, 12.4.2
Version:
12.4.2
File Size: 8970 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 12.4.2 | 08/17/2015 | Create |
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Brocade Assessment GNU C Library SA
File Size: 168 KB
Language: English
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06/14/2015 | Create | |
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OpenSSL POODLE Vulnerability Assessment for Brocade
File Size: 72 KB
Language: English
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06/05/2015 | Create | |
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Brocade Assessment OpenSSL Security Advisory
File Size: 225 KB
Language: English
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06/04/2015 | Create |
Overview of a family of products.
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Brocade Network Advisor Target Path Selection Guide
This document provides initial guidance for selecting the Target Path code for a customer. These code selection rules provide high-level guidance as to which Brocade Network Advisor version is generally the best version to select. This document also identifies the projected next Target Path release of Brocade Network Advisor, after it achieves the required field experience and soak time.
File Size: 341 KB
Language: English
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03/26/2018 | Create |
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Brocade Network Advisor Software Licensing Guide, 14.4.2
Brocade Network Advisor Software Licensing Guide 14.4.2
Version:
14.4.2
File Size: 787 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 14.4.2 | 04/25/2018 | Create |
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Brocade Network Advisor Software Licensing Guide 14.3.1
Version:
14.3.1
File Size: 820 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 14.3.1 | 09/15/2017 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor Software Licensing Guide, 12.4.3
Version:
12.4.3
File Size: 453 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 12.4.3 | 10/17/2016 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor Software Licensing Guide, 14.0.1
Version:
14.0.1
File Size: 452 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 14.0.1 | 05/03/2016 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor Software Licensing Guide, 14.0.0
Version:
14.0.0
File Size: 453 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 14.0.0 | 02/29/2016 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor Software Licensing Guide, 12.4.2
Version:
12.4.2
File Size: 452 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 12.4.2 | 08/17/2015 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor Software Licensing Guide, 12.4.1
Version:
12.4.1
File Size: 575 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 12.4.1 | 06/13/2015 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor Software Licensing Guide, 12.4.0
Version:
12.4.0
File Size: 574 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 12.4.0 | 06/05/2015 | Create |
Provides conceptual and how-to information on a component that you use by selecting options or issuing commands, such as a graphical user interface or a utility. Designed for use by personnel who use the component to generate a required software object or configure all or part of a hardware device.
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Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager Server Guide, 14.4.2
Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager Server Guide 14.4.2
Version:
14.4.2
File Size: 297 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 14.4.2 | 04/25/2018 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor SAN + IP User Manual, 14.4.2
Brocade Network Advisor SAN + IP User Manual 14.4.2
Version:
14.4.2
File Size: 39691 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 14.4.2 | 04/25/2018 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor SAN User Manual, 14.4.2
Brocade Network Advisor SAN User Manual 14.4.2 
Version:
14.4.2
File Size: 28113 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 14.4.2 | 04/25/2018 | Create | |
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Migrating from Brocade Data Center Fabric Manager to Brocade Network Advisor
File Size: 684 KB
Language: English
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06/05/2015 | Create | ||
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Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Using Event Policies and Actions
File Size: 785 KB
Language: English
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06/05/2015 | Create | ||
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Brocade SAN Analytics Management Pack VMware vRealize Operations Management Suite User's Guide, 2.0
Version:
14.0.0
File Size: 455 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 14.0.0 | 06/05/2015 | Create |
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Brocade Network Advisor SMI Agent Developer Guide 14.3.1
Version:
14.3.1
File Size: 5032 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 14.3.1 | 09/26/2017 | Create | |
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Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager Server Guide 14.3.1
Version:
14.3.1
File Size: 306 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 14.3.1 | 09/15/2017 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor SAN User Manual 14.3.1
Version:
14.3.1
File Size: 22553 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 14.3.1 | 09/15/2017 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor Port Commissioning Quick Start Guide 14.3.1
Version:
14.3.1
File Size: 443 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 14.3.1 | 09/15/2017 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor SAN + IP User Manual, 12.4.3
Version:
12.4.3
File Size: 31803 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 12.4.3 | 10/17/2016 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor SAN User Manual, 12.4.3
Version:
12.4.3
File Size: 21944 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 12.4.3 | 10/17/2016 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor SAN User Manual, 14.0.1
Version:
14.0.1
File Size: 20755 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 14.0.1 | 05/03/2016 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor VCEM Server Guide, 14.0.1
Version:
14.0.1
File Size: 179 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 14.0.1 | 05/03/2016 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor SAN + IP User Manual, 14.0.1
Version:
14.0.1
File Size: 32269 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 14.0.1 | 05/03/2016 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor SAN User Manual, 14.0.0
Version:
14.0.0
File Size: 21087 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 14.0.0 | 02/29/2016 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor SAN + IP User Manual, 14.0.0
Version:
14.0.0
File Size: 31994 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 14.0.0 | 02/29/2016 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor SAN + IP User Manual, 12.4.2
Version:
12.4.2
File Size: 31809 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 12.4.2 | 08/17/2015 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor SAN User Manual, 12.4.2
Version:
12.4.2
File Size: 21564 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 12.4.2 | 08/17/2015 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor SAN + IP User Manual, 12.4.1
Version:
12.4.1
File Size: 31554 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 12.4.1 | 06/13/2015 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor SAN User Manual, 12.4.1
Version:
12.4.1
File Size: 21805 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 12.4.1 | 06/13/2015 | Create | |
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Brocade SAN & IP Networks Log Insight Content Pack for VMWare vRealize Log Insight User's Guide
Version:
12.4.0
File Size: 541 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 12.4.0 | 06/06/2015 | Create | |
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Brocade SAN Analytics Management Pack VMware vCenter Operations Management Suite User's Guide, 1.0
Version:
12.4.0
File Size: 639 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 12.4.0 | 06/06/2015 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor SAN + IP User Manual, 12.4.0
Version:
12.4.0
File Size: 31802 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 12.4.0 | 06/05/2015 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor SAN User Manual, 12.4.0
Version:
12.4.0
File Size: 22026 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 12.4.0 | 06/05/2015 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor SMI Agent Developer's Guide, 12.4.0
Version:
12.4.0
File Size: 8966 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 12.4.0 | 06/05/2015 | Create | |
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Brocade Network Advisor: CLI Configuration Manager
Version:
12.4.0
File Size: 1189 KB
Language: English
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Network Advisor 12.4.0 | 06/05/2015 | Create |
Optional
Brocade Transceiver Modules
Optical Transceivers for the Highest-Performance Data Center Fabrics
Brocade 6505 Switch
Consolidate resources, reduce costs and increase your organizational agility
Brocade 6510 Switch
Accelerate data access with the Brocade 6510 Switch
Brocade 6520 Switch
Build an agile network with a powerful, scalable enterprise SAN switch
Brocade DCX 8510 Backbone
Deployment options with reliable operation




