Exporting the topology to visio, Viewing the topology in microsoft visio – HP Storage Essentials NAS Manager Software User Manual
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Exporting the Topology to Visio
You can export the topology to an XML file that can be viewed in Microsoft Visio. To export the
topology:
1.
Click Tools > Storage Essentials > System Manager in HP Systems Insight Manager.
2.
Click the Export to Visio button.
3.
Name the file and select the directory where you want the file to be saved.
4.
Click the Save button. The XML file is saved to the directory that you chose.
NOTE:
Backup topology can only be exported through Backup Manager and not through System
Manager.
Viewing the Topology in Microsoft Visio
Once you have exported the topology to an XML file, you can view it in Microsoft Visio. To view the
topology in Visio:
1.
Install the necessary components as described in ”
2.
Configure Visio as described in ”
Configuring Visio to View Exported Topology
3.
Start Visio and select Storage Planner > Import XML File.
4.
Browse to the XML file that you would like to view, and click the Open button. The selected
topology displays in Visio.
5.
Right-click any element and select Properties. The Custom Properties window opens and
displays additional information about each element.
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