HP StorageWorks Fabric Manager 5.x Administrator Guide (AA-RUQSF-TE, September 2005)

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5 Topology management
This chapter provides information about the Topology view in Fabric Manager. The Topology view provides
a graphical representation of the elements that Fabric Manager monitors and all of their connections (see
Table 12 on page 73). This includes logical SANs (LSANs) and any virtual switches and links associated
with them.
Consult the following sections for information about using the Topology view:
• Viewing fabric topologies, next
• Taking topology snapshots, page 75
Viewing fabric topologies
To view fabric topologies that have been discovered by Fabric Manager:
1. Select a SAN or fabric from the SAN Elements tab.
The selected SAN or fabric node information is displayed.
2. Click Topology.
The Topology view displays a topological view of the SAN or fabric you selected from the SAN
Elements tab (see Figure 30).
NOTE: Depending on the size of your fabric, the Topology view might open and respond slowly. Do not
be alarmed, as this is expected behavior.
Figure 30 Topology view
The switch colors provide a quick, visual status. These colors correspond to the Status Legend available
from the Help menu (Help > Status Legend):
• Green = healthy
• Yellow = marginal
• Red = down
• Orange = missing switch
• Blue = unknown
• Gray = unmonitored
• Dark gray = user disabled