Topology Page

This page displays system inventory in a graphical, tabular, or interactive topology view.The following table describes the buttons and fields on the Topology page.

Field
Description
All Topology Views
Select Topology Action
Select one of the following topology function:
  • View Archived Topologies - Displays a list of all archived topology snapshots.
  • Archive Current Topology - Creates a snapshot of the current topology.
View
Select one of three topological views:
  • Graphical - System inventory items and connections are depicted by graphical icons.
  • Tabular - System inventory items and connections are depicted in a table format.
  • Interactive Applet - System inventory items and connections are depicted in a Java-based applet.
Tabular Topology View - Switch/DSP Connections
Run Link Test
Click to run a link test on any selected connections.
Switch
The Data Services Platform (DSP) at which the connection originates.
Switch Port
The DSP port at which the connection originates.
Connection
How DSP Port is connected to To Port.
To Port
The unique port of the device or host.
Device/Host
Identification of the remote end of connection as a device or a host.
Tabular Topology View - Direct Attached Connections
Run Link Test
Click to run a link test on any selected connections.
Host
The host at which the connection originates.
Host Port
The host port at which the connection originates.
Connection
How Host Port is connected to Storage Port.
Storage Port
The unique port of the remote storage device.
Storage
Identifies the name of the storage device at the remote end of the connection.
Interactive Applet Topology View
Save Layout
Click to save arrangement as currently shown.
Graphics On/Off
If On, displays a photographic view of the objects in the topology. If off, displays a line drawing depictions of the objects.
Layout
Click to access the Layout buttons.
Horizontal/Vertical
Aligns the switches horizontally or vertically.
Left -> Right
Click to arrange objects from left to right.
Top -> Down
Click to arrange objects from top to bottom.
Auto Layout
Click to launch the Layout wizard, which provides additional layout options.

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