Brocade Communications Systems IP250 user manual Management server and client

1 Management server and client

FIGURE 1 Main window

1.Menu bar — Lists commands you can perform on the Management application. The available commands vary depending on which tab (IP or Dashboard) you select. For a list of available commands, refer to Appendix A, “Application menus”.

2.Toolbar — Provides buttons that enable quick access to dialog boxes and functions. The available buttons vary depending on which tab (IP or Dashboard) you select. For a list of available commands, refer to “IP main toolbar” on page 281 or “Dashboard toolbar” on page 213.

3.Tabs — Provides quick access to the following views:

•Dashboard tab — Provides a high-level overview of the network managed by Management application server. For more information, refer to “Dashboard Management” on page 211.

•IP tab — Displays the Master Log, Minimap, Connectivity Map (topology), and Product List. For more information, refer to the “IP tab overview”.

4.Status bar — Displays the connection, port, product, special event, Call Home, and backup status, as well as Server and User data.

Management server and client

The Management application has two parts: the Server and the Client. The Server is installed on one machine and stores device-related information; it does not have a user interface. To view information through a user interface, you must log in to the Server through a Client. The Server and Clients may reside on the same machine, or on separate machines. If you are running Professional, the server and the client must be on the same machine.

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