In your enterprise Storage Area Network (SAN), what you don't know really can hurt you. A network problem that is not addressed in time can shut down storage resources and cost your company hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars.
  
  How do you avoid this catastrophic scenario? By monitoring your SAN just like you do other aspects of your enterprise. A relatively new concept, SAN monitoring is the most accurate and effective way to ensure your SAN stays up when your company needs it -- which is 24/7 in today's global economy.
  
  This paper will cover measuring SAN performance, and using the data you gather to improve on that performance and fortify the reliability of your SAN. The paper will also introduce vital performance tools for your SAN, offered by Finisar, to help you measure and manage SAN performance.