Switch Manager

Deleting a link

To delete a link:

1. Select one or more links in the topology display, and then select Switch > Delete.

Displaying fabric information

The topology display is the primary tool for monitoring a fabric. The graphic window of the topology display provides status information for switches and the Ethernet connection to the management workstation.

The data window tabs show name server, switch, and active zone set information. The Active Zoneset tab shows the zone definitions for the active zone set. See “Name Server data window” on page 63 and “Switch data window” on page 63 for information about the Name Server and Switch data windows.

Fabric status

The fabric updates the topology and faceplate displays by forwarding changes in status to the management workstation as they occur. You can allow the fabric to update the display status, or you can refresh the display at any time.

To refresh the topology display, do one of the following:

■Click Refresh.

■Select View > Refresh.

■Press F5.

■Right-click anywhere in the background of the topology display, and then click Refresh Fabric from the menu.

The topology display uses switch and status icons to provide status information about switches and the Ethernet connection. The switch status icons, displayed on the left side of a switch, vary in shape and color. Switches controlled by an Ethernet Internet Protocol have a colored Ethernet icon displayed on the right side of the switch. A green Ethernet icon indicates normal operation, yellow indicates a condition that may require attention to maintain maximum performance, and red indicates a potential failure. Table 6 shows the different switch icons and their meanings.