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Table of Contents

Section 1 Introduction

1.1 Intended Audience............................................................................................. 1-1
1.2 Related Materials ...............................................................................................1-1
1.3 JDOM License....................................................................................................1-1
1.4 Technical Support...............................................................................................1-2
1.4.1 Availability..................................................................................................1-3
1.4.2 Training......................................................................................................1-3
1.4.3 Contact Information................................................................................... 1-3

Section 2 Using SANsurfer Switch Manager

2.1 Workstation Requirements................................................................................. 2-2
2.2 Installing the Management Application...............................................................2-2
2.2.1 SANsurfer Switch Manager....................................................................... 2-3
2.2.2 SANsurfer Management Suite...................................................................2-4
2.2.2.1 SMS Installation for Windows........................................................... 2-4
2.2.2.2 SMS Installation for Linux................................................................. 2-6
2.2.2.3 SMS Installation for Solaris...............................................................2-8
2.3 Starting SANsurfer Switch Manager.................................................................2-10
2.4 Exiting SANsurfer Switch Manager.................................................................. 2-12
2.5 Uninstalling SANsurfer Switch Manager.......................................................... 2-13
2.5.1 SMS Uninstall.......................................................................................... 2-14
2.5.2 Standalone Uninstall................................................................................2-15
2.6 Changing the Encryption Key for the Default Fabric View File.........................2-15
2.7 Saving and Opening Fabric View Files............................................................ 2-16
2.8 Setting SANsurfer Switch Manager Preferences............................................. 2-16
2.9 Using Online Help ............................................................................................2-18
2.10 Viewing Software Version and Copyright Information...................................... 2-18
2.11 SANsurfer Switch Manager User Interface...................................................... 2-19
2.11.1 Menu Bars............................................................................................... 2-20
2.11.1.1 Topology Display Menu.................................................................. 2-20
2.11.1.2 Faceplate Display Menu................................................................. 2-21
2.11.1.3 Shortcut Keys................................................................................. 2-21
2.11.2 Tool Bar................................................................................................... 2-22
2.11.3 Fabric Tree.............................................................................................. 2-23
2.11.4 Graphic Window...................................................................................... 2-24
2.11.5 Data Window and Tabs............................................................................2-24