## 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.
Auto Layout | 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.

### Related Topics

- Comparing Two Archived Topology Snapshots
- Archiving a Topology
- Displaying Archived Topologies
- Displaying an Archived Topology Snapshot