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Device connections

EZSwitchSetup Switch Manager displays a graphical representation of the switch and the devices that are connected to each port.

Click Display Connections under Devices in the task panel.

A graphical representation of the switch and connections displays, as shown in Figure 36. This is a real-time display; the connections are updated automatically as you connect and disconnect HBAs and storage.

If Typical Zoning is set on the switch, Switch Manager validates the connections and displays whether the connections are valid or invalid. Switch Manager also shows what currently unoccupied ports are available for host and storage connections.

FIGURE 36 Display Connections screen

Assigning and renaming device aliases

Every device has a device name and an alias name. Alias names make it easier to reference the devices. Alias names are displayed in the zone access map on the Zoning page. You can assign or rename the alias names using the following procedure.

1.Select Modify Alias under Devices in the task panel.

The Define Device Aliases wizard is displayed (Figure 37). The first time the Define Device Aliases wizard is started, the New Alias column is pre-populated with default aliases. You can click OK to accept the default aliases, or click Cancel if you do not want to assign aliases. Note that if an alias is not assigned, the devices are identified only by WWN. A good alias name makes it much easier to identify devices.

If you want to edit the alias, go on to step 2.

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Contents EZSwitchSetup Brocade Communications Systems, Incorporated Title EZSwitchSetup Administrator’s Guide Contents Chapter Managing Your Switch General limitationsThis chapter How this document is organizedSupported hardware and software What’s new in this documentBold text Document conventionsText formatting Brocade resources Additional InformationKey terms Getting technical help Other industry resourcesDocument Feedback Introducing EZSwitchSetup Overview of EZSwitchSetupSelect Tools Internet Options in the browser EZSwitchSetup software and hardware requirementsConfiguring Internet Explorer Supported switches Configuring Internet ExplorerLanguage support for EZSwitchSetup Setting Up Your Switch Installing and running the EZSwitchSetup wizardLaunching the EZSwitchSetup wizard Connecting cables EZSwitchSetup introduction screenConnect Cables screen Ethernet version, without serial cable Ioioi Discovering the switch First Discover Switch screenInstalling and running the EZSwitchSetup wizard Go on to Confirming IP addresses on Continue setting up your target switch with EZManager Confirming IP addressesExit EZSwitchSetup Click ContinueSwitch discovery failure Discovery recoveryConfiguring the switch EZSwitchSetup Setup ParametersSetting switch parameters Zoning selection optionsOn the Select Zoning wizard, select Typical Zoning Configuring zones on the switchSpecifying devices Connecting devices and completing the setup Specify Devices screenConfigure Ports and Connect Devices screen Ioioi Oioi Connecting devices and completing the setup Connecting devices and completing the setup Managing Your Switch Switch manager overviewEZSwitchSetup Switch Manager components Task panelSwitch View ContentLaunching the EZSwitchSetup Switch Manager Status barLogging out Switch Manager sessionsLogging Viewing switch information Viewing the status indicator legend Viewing fan, temperature, and power supply statusPort status Switch Information tab Port State LEDsSwitch Information tab Port information tabClick Add License Changing switch informationAdd port license Managing devices Devices viewDetailed Device information Device connections Assigning and renaming device aliasesDevice aliases moved under Current Aliases Device alias in Zone Access Map Zoning management Viewing the zone access map Editing the zoning configurationEdit HBA/Storage Accessibility Matrix is displayed Validating zoning configuration Restoring Typical ZoningAccessing Web Tools for advanced management Making EZSwitchSetup your default switch managerAccessing Web Tools for advanced management EZSwitchSetup Limitations General limitationsGeneral limitations Index EZSwitchSetup Administrator’s Guide EZSwitchSetup Administrator’s Guide 53-1002157-01 EZSwitchSetup Administrator’s Guide
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