Topology Snapshot |

Use this function to create and update the topology view from the host or to review error details.

Notes:

- This function requires Solaris 8 4/01 or higher.
  If using Solaris 8, the host must have the SUNWsan package installed, along with the latest `luxadm` patch.

- To view topologies in the Monitoring and Diagnostic windows, you must first create a snapshot.

- Before you create a Topology snapshot, make sure there are no failed over paths. If there are failed over paths, the Topology view will not properly display them.

1. From the Topology Maintenance window, click the Topology Snapshot link.
   The Topology Snapshot window is displayed.

2. Select the check box that corresponds to the topology and click Create Selected Topologies or Create Topologies.
   While the system creates the selected topology, the status is in one of two states:
   - Running--Discovery is running on the selected host and the system creates and retrieves the selected topology.
   - Done--The topology has been created and is ready for you to retrieve.
     - Click the Review link to review the error details, if applicable.
   - Click the Clear link in the Delete/Clear column to clear a selected topology. The Delete/Clear column is sometimes used to clear the status of a topology that looks running but is really done (probably crashed).

3. Click Review in the Error Details column to launch a pop-up window that displays topology errors.
4. Verify the Topology view.

Note:

If a timeout occurs during the process, you may need to increase the timeout specifications. For information, see To Change System Time-Out Settings.

See Also:

- Topology Maintenance
- SnapShot History