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1-2 Web Tools Administrator’s Guide
Publication Number: 53-0000522-09
Requirements, Installation, and Support
1
Brocade has certified and tested Web Tools on the platforms shown in Table 1-1.
In addition, Brocade has tested Web Tools on the platforms shown in Table 1-2.
Adequate RAM is required on Windows systems:
• 256 MB or more RAM for fabrics comprising 15 switches or less
• 512 MB or more RAM for fabrics comprising more than 15 switches
A minimum of 8 MB of video RAM is also recommended.
Configuring Internet Explorer
Correct operation of Web Tools with Internet Explorer requires specifying the appropriate settings for
browser refresh frequency and process model. Browser pages should be refreshed frequently to ensure
the correct operation of Web Tools.
To set the refresh frequency
1. Click Tools>Internet Options in the browser.
2. Click the General tab and click Settings (under “Temporary Internet Files”).
3. Click Every visit to the page under “Check for newer versions of stored pages,” as shown in
Figure 1-1 on page 1-3.
Table 1-1 Certified and Tested Platforms
Operating System Browser Java Plug-In
Solaris 2.8 Mozilla 1.6 1.4.2_06
Solaris 2.9 Mozilla 1.6 1.4.2_06
Windows 2000 Internet Explorer 6.0 1.4.2_06
Windows 2003 Internet Explorer 6.0 1.4.2_06
Windows XP Internet Explorer 6.0 1.4.2_06
Table 1-2 Tested Platforms
Operating System Browser Java Plug-In
Red Hat Linux 9.0 Mozilla 1.6 1.4.2_06
Note
Some browsers must be configured to work with Web Tools. For information about how to do this, refer
to “Configuring Internet Explorer,” next.