• Storage Resource Management (SRM) tools allow IT organizations to: – Monitor and control storage volumes – Efficiently manage large amounts of data
– Focus on the needs of users and applications
• SRM tools can raise ROI by: – Reducing management costs
– Maximizing the value of storage resources
Devices Networks Resources
A SRM application is a specific type of SAN management tool that focuses on storage resources:
Managing storage volumes
Managing the data stored on those volumes Making it easier for users and applications to access that data
SRM tools can be a critical aspect of the success of the SAN: They reduce management costs by helping administrators more effectively manage resources. They maximize the value of storage resources by making the best use of the available storage capacity across multiple devices.