IBM Network Advisor V12.3 Software

IBM Network Advisor version 12.3 delivers enhanced management with support for the new IBM System Storage SAN42B-R extension switch and other b-type SAN products and features.

It is a feature release delivering the following enhancements throughout the software management platform:

Extended support and applicability to Fabric OS 7.3, IBM System Storage SAN42B-R extension switch, and the new 16Gb 64-port blade for the Gen 5 b-type SAN directors
Fast troubleshooting and problem isolation through comprehensive Fabric Vision diagnostics and dashboard playback
Dashboard and SAN reporting enhancements, web GUI options, and configuration file and policy management

The software management platform unifies network management for SANs. It is designed to deliver a consistent user interface, proactive performance analysis, and troubleshooting capabilities across installations.

IBM Network Advisor V12.3 delivers following enhancements:

Dashboard timeline and playback capabilities to enhance troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Emulex HBA support to extend SAN fabric visibility
Enhanced SAN reporting to deliver greater flexibility in generating and customizing reports
Support for enhanced Fabric Vision monitoring, management, and diagnostic capabilities through FOS 7.3
Configuration File Manager
Configuration Policy Manager
Web Client to provide usability options beyond the datacenter, presenting an all-in-one status view
REST API support
Port scaling support for up to 15,000 ports, 100 fabrics, and 400 switches and Access Gateways
FICON support is extended for the SAN42B-R with IBM Network Advisor 12.3, in addition to continued support for previous FOS releases

To install IBM Network Advisor V12.3, one of these platforms required:

Windows Server 2003 Std SP2 (x86 32-bit)
Windows Server 2008 Std (x86 32-bit)
Windows XP Pro SP3 (x86 32-bit)
Windows 7 Professional (x86 32-bit)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.1 Adv (x86 32-bit)
Oracle Enterprise Linux 6.1 (x86 32-bit)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11, (x86 32-bit)
VMware ESXi Server 5.0, KVM, and Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 SP1 with Guest VMs of all above

Planned availability date: December 12, 2014