# Introduction to Storage Monitoring

OpManager helps you to efficiently monitor and manage all your storage devices with the [storage monitoring](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/storage-monitoring.html?opmstorage) add-on. Now, monitor your RAID and Tape Libraries, get forecasts on usage of storage space and manage your FC switches proactively with OpManager.

![Storage monitoring in OpManager: Storage monitors list](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/help/images/intro-storage-mon.png)

Some of the key features in the storage monitoring add-on are:

- Monitor your storage devices such as **RAIDs and Tape Libraries**
- Manage **FC (Fiber Channel) switches** in your Storage Area Network
- Get notified of issues in real-time with instant mobile and email notification all in a single potent [storage monitoring dashboard](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/storage-monitoring-dashboard.html).
- Know the overall picture of your network storage through extensive reports.

**Note:** Before you proceed with the installation, make sure you check out the [prerequisites](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/help/prerequisites.html) of the installation.