| 摘要 |
A storage area network that includes a monitoring component, wherein the monitoring component is capable of characterizing data flowing into or out o f at least one port associated with a fiber channel director or switch so as t o enable an operator to ascertain some usable information regarding the characterized data and/or its impact on the network. In many embodiments, th e monitoring component provides a visual or audible signal to the operator regarding a particular data component. The present invention is further directed to methods for monitoring a storage area network, in particular, at least one port associated therewith.
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