HP Intelligent Management Center v7.0 VAN Fabric Manager Administrator Guide

Viewing devices in a DC
In the DC list, you can view a specific DC detail page by clicking the DC name. The details page
also allows you to manage the DC’s network devices, servers, and storage devices of the DC. For
more information, see "Managing network devices," "Managing servers," and "Managing storage
devices."
Adding a DC
To add a DC:
1. In the DC list, click Add.
The Add DC window appears.
2. Enter a name for the DC.
The name must be unique in VFM.
3. Click OK.
Modifying a DC
You can only modify the DC name.
To modify a DC:
1. In the DC list, click for the target DC.
2. Click the Modify DC icon .
The Modify DC window appears.
3. Enter a new name for the DC.
4. Click OK.
Deleting a DC
CAUTION: When you delete a DC from the DC list, all devices and related services in the DC
are also deleted from VFM. The devices are not deleted from the IMC Platform.
To delete a DC:
1. In the DC list, select one or more DCs.
2. Click Delete.
A confirmation dialog box appears.
3. Click OK.
Locating a VM by MAC address
This function enables you to locate a VM and the data center and server to which the VM belongs
by its MAC address. If VFM fails to locate the data center and server, it locates the access device
that learned the MAC address of the VM.
To locate a VM by MAC address:
1. In the DC list, click Locate MAC.
The Locate MAC window appears.
2. Enter the MAC address of the VM by following the format XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX
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