HP HSG Array Controller - Manual (Page 83)

Managing the Switch over the Web 5-3
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Part Number: AA-RHBYA-TE 135267-001 File Name: f-ch5 Managing the Switch over the Web Last Saved On: 4/7/99 12:36 PM
Fabric View Page
The Fabric View Page shows the number of network Switches and confirms
worldwide names, domain IDs, and Switch names.
Fabric Topology View Page
The Fabric Topology View Page shows the physical configuration including
active domains, paths and routing information. For example, the hop count
which is the number of Switches that handle a data frame from origination
through to the destination.
General Switch View Page
The General Switch View Page displays Switch enclosure information,
confirms general Switch information, and includes GUI buttons for quick
access to the Administrative Interface, Telnet, and the Performance View.
The front panel identifies the type of interface module installed in each Switch
slot, the industry media (GBIC, or Gigabit Interface Converter) used by the
ports, and each port’s LED status. From this view, more information is
available about the Switch by moving to either the Performance View or the
Port Detail View.
Performance View Page
The Performance View Page shows graphically real-time data throughput for
each port and Switch bandwidth utilization.
Two types of performance data: throughput of each port, and total Switch
throughput. Bandwidth utilization is critical information needed to make
decisions about optimizing performance, for instance, if one port begins to
handle a disproportionate amount of traffic.
Port Detail View Page
The Port Detail View Page shows statistics and general information for all
ports, including LED status.
The Port Detail View appears for whatever port you select in the General
Switch View. Once in this view, every port for that Switch may be viewed
sequentially, by selecting its file folder. Each folder’s tab replicates the port’s