Optimal storage area
network (SAN) data
protection with PRTG
- Effectively monitor all storage area networks with one tool
- Optimize the performance of storage area networks (SANs)
- Prevent data loss and hardware malfunctions
SAN monitoring: PRTG offers extensive monitoring for your storage area networks
What is a sensor?
In PRTG, “sensors” are the basic monitoring elements. One sensor usually monitors one measured value in your network, e.g. the traffic of a switch port, the CPU load of a server, the free space of a disk drive. On average you need about 5-10 sensors per device or one sensor per switch port.
Data is the lifeline of any modern corporation. Maximum availability, speedy throughput and security questions are therefore the issues which matter the most. Storage area networks allow for the continuous, high-speed transmission of large amounts of data. These networks use RAID technology to ensure high data redundancy and security. PRTG SAN monitoring lets you quickly identify hardware errors, drops in performance, and problems with capacity.
PRTG comes equipped with all the necessary sensors and features for monitoring and securing your storage area networks. PRTG speeds up the troubleshooting process and allows you to proactively bypass errors by promptly redistributing resources. Your co-workers will be spared unnecessary hassles and delays while accessing data, and the company’s processes will reach peak performance.
PRTG helps you ensure your data is always accessible.
A sneak peek at PRTG SAN monitoring
PRTG Sunburst
SSH SAN System Health Sensor
SSH SAN Logical Disk Sensor
How SAN monitoring with PRTG works
PRTG comes with four sensors for SAN monitoring that you can use with the products of a wide variety of manufacturers. Some of these include Dell PowerVault, Dell EqualLogic and NetApp. PRTG also offers several SAN sensors which are manufacturer-specific, and will even let you customize your own sensors, by using, for example, SNMP or a script.
The four manufacturer-independent SAN sensors display system health (e.g. temperature and voltage), the performance data and statuses of logical and physical disk drives, and the statuses of cases, controllers, and power supplies. Data is queried by way of the Secure Shell (SSH) network protocol. A command line interface (CLI) must be present in the SAN to be able to monitor your storage area networks with SSH.
“We can all work with greater peace of mind knowing that our systems are constantly
being monitored.”
Markus Puke, Network Administrator, Schüchtermann Klinik, Germany
4 good reasons
to choose PRTG
as your SAN monitoring tool
Data security
The use of RAID technology makes storage area networks especially secure. But it is only by monitoring your SANs that you can provide your data with comprehensive protection against hardware errors and damage.
Clarity
All storage area network values are displayed on an easy-to-read dashboard. Create automated reports for your co-workers and higher-ups. Customize the dashboard, as well as the alarm and reporting features.
Responsiveness
PRTG automatically alerts you in the event of a storage error of if your SAN has reached its capacity limit, is about to crash, or can no longer be reached at all. To do so, PRTG uses the alarm of your choice: SMS, email, or push notification.
Data performance
Thanks to PRTG monitoring, you can keep track of the performance of your storage area networks and ensure your co-workers are able to access SAN data without delays. This creates corporate efficiency, from the bottom up.
Over 95% of our customers recommend PRTG
Paessler AG worldwide trialled PRTG in over 600 IT departments.
The aim was to tune the network monitoring software closer to the needs of the administrators.
The result of the survey: over 95% of the participants would recommend PRTG - or already had.
Trusted by 300,000 users
and recognized by industry analysts as a leader
“Fantastic network and infrastructure monitoring solution that is easy to deploy and easier still to use. Simply the best available.”
“Software is absolutely perfect, Support is superior. Meets all needs and requirements, This is a must have solution if you are needing any form of monitoring.”
“The tool excels at its primary focus of being a unified infrastructure management and network monitoring service.”
- Unlimited version of PRTG for 30 days
- After 30 days, PRTG reverts to a free version
- Or, you can upgrade to a paid license anytime
Quickly check to see if your storage area
networks are up and running
– even while on the go
PRTG can be started within minutes and it's compatible with many mobile devices.
PRTG makes your job easier!
PRTG lets you monitor your storage area networks with little or no effort at all. With the time and resources that are freed up,
you can finally tackle those big projects that have been waiting to get done.
PRTG saves time
PRTG is a comprehensive SAN monitoring tool. PRTG’s dashboard and app provide a complete overview of your storage area networks.
PRTG saves worry
PRTG lets you monitor all your storage area networks, conveniently and around the clock. Its built-in alarm function notifies you in the event of problems, thereby helping you save on maintenance costs. And that will make everyone happy.
PRTG saves money
PRTG is worth it. 80% of our customers report substantial savings in the area of network management. And license costs pay for themselves in an average of only a few weeks.
Data collected by PRTG
SSH SAN system health sensor
- Overall status
- Temperature
- Voltage
- Capacitor charge
SSH SAN logical disk sensor
- Logical disk status
- Number of I/O operations per second
- Amount of data transmitted per second
SSH SAN physical disk sensor
- Hard disk status
- Number of I/O operations per second
- Amount of data transmitted per second
...Over 250 sensors
PRTG comes with many other sensor types for monitoring storage area networks and file servers. For example, PRTG helps you to keep track of your NAS solutions from vendors like Synology or your server performance. Go ahead and have a look: List of Available Sensor Types – Storage and File Server Sensors
PRTG: The Swiss Army knife for sysadmins
Adapt PRTG individually and dynamically to your needs relying on a strong API:- HTTP API: Access monitoring data and manipulate monitoring objects using HTTP requests
- Custom Sensors: Create your own sensors for customized monitoring
- Custom Notifications: Create your own notifications to send alarms to external systems
- REST Custom Sensor: Monitor almost everything that provides XML or JSON
Learn more about PRTG
Server Room Monitoring: PRTG reliably secures your data center and monitors temperature fluctuations, humidity, and power outages.
Computer Monitoring: PRTG automatically collects all relevant data of your computers like CPU utilization, operating temperature, or memory usage. Be in control of your network computers and prevent costly outages.
Printer Monitoring: With PRTG you know the status of every printer. See detailed printer error messages at a glance and get informed if printer replacement is necessary.
Still not convinced?
More than 300,000 sysadmins love PRTG
PRTG is used by companies of all sizes. Sysadmins love PRTG because it makes their job a whole lot easier.
Still not convinced?
Monitor your entire IT infrastructure
Bandwidth, servers, virtual environments, websites, VoIP services – PRTG keeps an eye on your entire network.
Try PRTG for free
Everyone has different monitoring needs. That’s why we let you try PRTG for free. Start now with your 30-day trial.
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PRTG |
Network Monitoring Software - Version 21.2.68.1492 (May 26th, 2021) |
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Hosting |
Download for Windows and cloud-based version PRTG Hosted Monitor available |
Languages |
English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese |
Pricing |
Up to 100 sensors for free (Price List) |
Unified Monitoring |
Network devices, bandwidth, servers, applications, virtual environments, remote systems, IoT, and more |
Supported Vendors & Applications |
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