Brocade Network Advisor SAN User Manual v12.3.0 - Manual (Page 436)

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SAN topology layout
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• Square. Select to display the device icons in a square configuration. Default for Host and
Storage groups.
• Vertical. Select to display the device icons vertically.
• Horizontal. Select to display the device icons horizontally.
• Most Connected at Center. Select to display the node that has the most connections at the
center of the topology.
• Directional. Select to display the internal nodes in a position where they mirror the external
groups to which they are connected.
3. Select the Set as Default Layout check box.
4. Click OK on the Map Display Properties dialog box to change the device layout on the topology.
Customizing the layout of connections on the topology
You can change the way inter-device connections display on the topology.
1. Right-click a group or the Connectivity Map and select Map Display.
The Map Display Properties dialog box displays.
2. Select one of the following options from the Line Type list:
• Straight. Select to display connections using straight lines.
• Orthogonal. Select to display connections in orthogonal grid lines. Disabled if Free Form is
selected in Map Display Layout area.
• None. Select to hide the connections between devices.
3. Select the Set as Default Line Type check box.
4. Click OK on the Map Display Properties dialog box to change the line type on the topology.
Changing a group background color
You can customize the topology by changing the background color of a group.
1. Right-click a group or the Connectivity Map and select Map Display.
The Map Display Properties dialog box displays.
2. Select the Custom option and click Change.
The Choose a background color dialog box displays ( Figure 167 ).