Dell PowerVault 57F - Manual (Page 9)

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The Dell™ PowerVault™ Switch Manager allows you to monitor, configure, and man-
age fabric switches using a Java-capable web browser from a standard desktop
workstation. You can dynamically interact with any switch in the fabric to monitor sta-
tus and performance. By using the information provided, you can manage overall
topology or make administrative changes to switches or the fabric. The PowerVault
Switch Manager provides the following capabilities:


Central status monitoring (from Fabric View) — Access detailed switch infor-
mation and administer any switch in the fabric.


Rapid access to any switch (from Fabric View) — Access switch status, port
status, throughput, performance, and operating conditions such as temperature,
fan status, and power supply status.


Comprehensive asset management (from the Name Server Table) — Access
detailed information on all devices connected to the fabric.


Extensive administration and configuration capability — Configure and
administer individual ports or switches through a wide range of functions encom-
passing switch configuration and port management.


Distributed zoning control — Apply zoning functions to appropriately config-
ured switches. The zoning configuration changes are automatically distributed to
all switches in the fabric.


Telnet interface for access to specialized functions — Perform functions avail-
able only through Telnet.


Central maintenance functions — Add new firmware from your desktop.
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The PowerVault Switch Manager provides a series of screens that display various
aspects of the fabric such as physical configuration, data throughput, statistics, and
status, as well as screens providing an administrative interface and a Telnet interface
to the switches in the fabric.