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TELECOMWORLDWIRE-6 February 2001-BMC Software releases storage network management tool (C)1994-2001 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http:// www.m2.com Texas-based BMC Software Inc has launched the PATROL Storage Network Manager, its new tool that is designed to provide a single point of control for monitoring, management, control and automation of storage elements across a company. According to BMC one of the key benefits of the tool is its ability to automatically discover and map all of the storage devices within a network, providing a clear graphical view of the physical storage devices and defining how they are connected. In addition to supporting storage area networks, the system can also support network-attached storage (NAS) and direct-attached storage. PATROL Storage Network Manager is available immediately priced from USD30,000. ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected]))