RiT Technologies says that CenterMind, the software that provides real time visibility and control of the entire IT network, has been enhanced to provide end-to-end connectivity management for complex and dynamic networks. These new capabilities comply with the latest AIM (Automated Infrastructure Management) standard in order to improve change management, increase data center agility, optimize capacity, reduce downtime, enforce best-practice policies and reduce operational costs.
The CenterMind enhancements provide network operators with a comprehensive view of the complete end-to-end network infrastructure for stackable switches, Cisco virtual switching systems, and fabric extenders. Whenever moves, adds, or changes are required, automatic work orders are generated and sent to technician’s mobile devices that specify the location and address of each component in the network including switch, chassis, servers and panels. This detailed connectivity map facilitates the rapid execution of moves, adds, and changes with full information requirements to minimize errors and delays. In addition, the comprehensive connectivity map enables rapid deployment of multiple technologies utilizing industry best practices for planning, engineering and placement optimization.
This granular level of network documentation also enables datacenter managers to quickly detect points of failure and prevent downtime and identify underutilized equipment. The system is flexible and can be easily adjusted to accommodate individual organization’s information needs.
The new CenterMind Solution has already been successfully deployed at a global investment bank, and international research institute. All information provided and naming conventions comply with the latest AIM standard.
According to Kobi Haggay, RiT’s VP Products, “Our enhanced CenterMind Solution helps IT Managers perform change management on virtual networks by taking the guess work out of troubleshooting, maintenance, decommissioning, and executing new deployments. In addition to introducing new resource efficiencies, connectivity management is critical for organizations meeting the challenges of dynamic virtual environments.”
