HP 3PAR Operating System Software - Manual (Page 14)

1 Working with the Interface
This chapter outlines how to use the InForm Management Console and provides an overview of
the major tasks you can perform.
The InForm Management Console interface contains a menu bar, toolbar, management tree,
common actions panel, manager pane, management window, alert/task/connection pane, and
status bar. See
“Components of the Interface” (page 14) for further information.
When starting the InForm Management Console and logging into an HP 3PAR Storage System,
or multiple Storage Systems, the interface appears displaying the Systems overview screen, as well
as the management tree and alert pane. The status bar is located at the bottom of the interface.
Topics discussed here include:
“Components of the Interface” (page 14)
“About Introduction Tabs” (page 27)
“Selecting Multiple Items” (page 28)
“Refreshing the InForm Management Console” (page 29)
“Exporting Data” (page 30)
“Filtering” (page 31)
“Setting Preferences” (page 33)
“Understanding Icons” (page 40)
“Using Help” (page 42)
Components of the Interface
The InForm Management Console is made up of the following components:
“Main Menu Bar” (page 15)
“Main Toolbar” (page 16)
“Management Tree” (page 17)
“Common Actions Panel” (page 18)
“Manager Pane” (page 18)
“Management Window” (page 24)
“Alert/Task/Connection Pane” (page 25)
“Status Bar” (page 25)
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