San topology, Prerequisites for topology, Overview – HP Intelligent Infrastructure Analyzer Software User Manual
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Table 4 Component type and definition (continued)
Definition
Component type
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Any switch present in the SAN is not added to the
profile.
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Any switch can be added to the SAN after creating the
profile in IIAS.
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Is an HBA/Storage not part of the profile.
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Is an HBA/Storage not supported as per the Support
Matrix, but only interpreted using the symbolic node
name information pushed by the component.
SAN Topology
Prerequisites for Topology
Java plug-in must be available in the Internet Explorer (IE) browser to view SAN topology .
Text and tool-tip for components in topology might not appear at times. Install the latest plug-in for
the IE being used, and the problem might resolve.
Latest version of Java applet
Install the Java plug-In 10.25.2 from the Microsoft website.
Enabling Java in the browser
For information on supported operating systems, see
.
1.
In the Internet Explorer, click the Tools menu, and then click Internet Options.
2.
Click the Security tab, and then click the Custom level... button.
3.
Under Settings, scroll down to Scripting of Java applets, and select the Enable radio button.
4.
Click OK to save your preference.
Overview
SAN topology depicts the topology of the SAN being monitored.
It keeps track of the following information:
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Connectivity between components.
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States of components and connectivity.
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Number of connections between every pair of connected components.
NOTE:
Connectivity state information is available only for monitored SAN components.
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