QLogic 2500 Series Visualize I_O Connectivity for VMware vSphere - Manual

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Key Findings
• QLogic ® has integrated the management of its adapter portfolio into VMware ® vCenter ™ with the QConvergeConsole ® (QCC) Plug-in
for VMware vCenter.
• the QCC Plug-in is a set of software components delivered through industry-standard CiM providers that allows for the remote
management of all generations of QLogic adapters via VMware vCenter. this capability enables administrators to centrally manage
QLogic adapters from a single-pane-of-glass view, provided by the VMware vCenter console.
• the QCC Plug-in offers an end-to-end visual representation of network and storage connectivity—all the way from the physical
adapter to the VM providing organizations with insight into storage and network infrastructure. this real-time view saves hours of
administration time.
• Managing VMware vSphere ® servers using the QCC Plug-in integrated into vCenter enables multi-protocol and multi-fabric
management of QLogic adapters, resulting in lower deployment times, faster troubleshooting, and reduced total cost of ownership
of the virtualized data center.
Visualize I/O Connectivity for
VMware vSphere
QLogic QConvergeConsole Plug-in for VMware vCenter
Simplifies and Accelerates Deployment and Management