Compare Archived Topologies Page

This page displays a list of differences between two archived topologies. A list is displayed of all changes from the older topology to the newer topology.

The following table describes the buttons and fields on the Compare Archived Topologies page.

Field
Description
Device Type
The type of the device to which the topology change applies.
Change
The topological change to the device.
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.
Layout Wizard
Click to launch the Layout Wizard, which provides additional layout options.
Links On/Off
If On, selection boxes are activated on each link to provide detailed information about the link.
Note: If there is alarm associated with a link the selection box is always active for the link.

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