Brocade Network Advisor IP User Manual v12.1.0 - Manual (Page 388)

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• The interface name must use the exact format returned by the ifName MIB variable for that
device.The interface name can be found in the Interface Name column of the Detailed Product
Report, Physical Ports section.
• If the ifName value contains a space in the name, then the interface name should be within
double quotes.
Examples
143.140.1.222|ethernet8/12 192.1.7.182|ethernet49
10.24.84.1|"ExT 0/15" 10.24.84.4|"ExT 0/16"
143.140.1.222|"ethernet 8/12" 192.1.7.182|"ethernet 49"
143.140.1.222|"ethernet 8/12" 192.1.7.182|ethernet49
To create a customized topology link, complete the following steps.
1. Open the topology_data.txt (located in Install_Home\conf\discovery\ip) file in a text editor.
2. Add the link using the following format:
Device_One_IP_Address|Interface_Name Device_Two_IP_Address|Interface_Name where
Device_One_IP_Address is the IP address for the device at one end of the link,
Interface_Name the is the exact format returned by the ifName MIB variable for the device,
and Device_Two_IP_Address is the IP address for the device at the other end of the link.
3. Save and close the topology_data.txt file.
The customized topology links display during the next L2 neighbor collection for the devices.
Customizing the Topology Map
To customize the Topology Map, complete the following steps.
1. Click the Topology Display icon on the Topology Map toolbar.
The Topology Display dialog box displays.
FIGURE 129 Topology Display dialog box