General switch view, Telnet interface, Fabric view page – Dell PowerVault 50F (Fibre Channel Switch) User Manual
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Fabric View Page
The Fabric View Page is the first Web page displayed (see "
" for details). This is a global
page and shows all switches present that comprise the Fabric. Note that switch in the Fabric can show the
overall Fabric view; therefore, it is not critical which switch is accessed initially.
The Fabric View Page uses switch names to connect to individual switches. This means you give each
switch a unique name (see Table 6-5 for information on how to use the switchName command), and this
name should match the correct Internet Protocol (IP) address by the name resolution protocol in use by the
Web client (NIS, DNS, etc.).
If a switch name is not recognized by the name resolution protocol, it may be accessed by typing in its IP
address from the Fabric View Page (double-click on the switch image while pressing down the <Shift> key
to open a dialog box and enter the IP address or host name).
Fabric Topology View Page
The Fabric Topology View Page shows the physical configuration, including active domains and paths, and
routing information (see "
").
General Switch View Page
The General Switch View Page shows a graphic representation of the switch's front panel (see "
" for details). Normal long-term monitoring is conducted from this page, which provides a
real-time view of each switch's overall health and status in the Fabric. Note that if a switch has a problem, a
pop-up message is displayed explaining what problem has been detected.
Port Detail View Page
The Port Detail View Page provides statistics for each port (see "
" for details). The
page features cascaded folders, one for each port. Each folder has a tab on the top to show the port number
and a status light to tell the port state.
Performance View Page
The Performance View Page displays port and switch throughput in bytes per second (see "
" for details). Each port is numbered and throughput for the entire switch is displayed under the
individual port readings.
Administrative Interface Page
The Administrative Interface Page is used to enable (or disable) the switch or ports (see "
" for details). Change switch name, date/time, IP addresses, user name, passwords,
download flash, and reboot switch via this page. Only users with admin privilege can access this page. Any
changes made through this page may fundamentally change the switch/port status and its role in the fabric.
Telnet Interface Page
The Telnet Interface Page allows you to launch a Telnet session directly from your Web browser. Only