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Using the Web Interface
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Using the Web Interface
The web interface switch management system provides a Graphical User Interface (GUI) for
users to display Fabric topology, general switch information, port traffic statistics and
throughput performance. The GUI enables switch administrators to configure the switch and
its ports.
Controlling the Web Interface
To control the Web interface, perform the following:
➊ Position the cursor over an object (such as a port or the thermometer) and click.
➋ An informational screen displays. In some instances, you can change the definitions by
completing text fields. See the “Administrative Interface Page” section in Chapter 3 for
more information).
Fabric View Page
The Fabric View page is the first Web page that displays in the Web interface. This is a global
page and shows all switches present that comprise the Fabric. See the “Fabric View Page”
section in Chapter 3 for more information.
Note: Any switch in the Fabric can show the overall Fabric view. It is not critical which
switch is accessed initially.
The Fabric View page can show a maximum of 16 switches and uses switch names to connect
to individual switches. This means you give each switch a unique name and this name should
match the correct IP address by the name resolution protocol in use by the Web client (NIS,
DNS, etc.). See Table 3-5 in Chapter 3 on how to use the switchName command)
If a switch name is not recognized by the name resolution protocol, it may be accessed by
typing in its IP address from the Fabric View page. (Double click on the switch image while
pressing down the Shift key to open a dialog box and enter the IP address or host name.)
Fabric Topology View Page
The Fabric Topology View page shows the physical configuration including active domains
and paths, and routing information. See the “Fabric Topology View Page” section in Chapter 3
for more information.
General Switch View Page
The General Switch View page shows a graphic representation of the switch’s front panel.
Normal long term monitoring is conducted from this page. It provides you with a real-time
view of each switch’s overall health and status in the Fabric. See the “General Switch View
Page” section Chapter 3 for more information.
Note: If a switch has a problem, a pop-up message displays explaining what problem was
detected.