HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 HP StorageWorks Fabric OS V3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide - Page 931

Fabric and Switch Management Web Tools Web Tools provides a graphical interface that allows the administrator to monitor and manage entire fabrics and individual switches and ports from a standard workstation. It is an optionally licensed product that runs on Fabric OS. All switches in the fabric are displayed in the main window of Web Tools, including switches that do not have a Web Tools license. However, only switches that have a Web Tools license installed can be managed through Web Tools (other switches must be managed through Telnet). Web Tools is an excellent partner to the traditional Fabric OS CLI commands, and in many ways can provide faster and more effective results than can be achieved strictly through the CLI. Following are some of the features that make Web Tools an important part of the switch management and administration process: ■ Web Tools can be used simultaneously with Fabric OS CLI commands. Simply open a second window and you can take advantage of the benefits of both interfaces at the same time. ■ Web Tools can help you find the appropriate Fabric OS CLI command to perform a desired function. For instance, you can perform a function using Web Tools, and watch in a second window as the Fabric OS CLI commands are displayed. ■ Web Tools can be used from a standard workstation and provides the user the advantage of being "virtually" in front of any fabric, switch, or port. ■ Web Tools makes zoning a simple "click and drag" process, rather than having to tediously type out IP addresses and port numbers to put in a configuration. ■ Web Tools provides the "Performance Monitor" feature. This feature allows you to view the status and traffic of a switch or port in seconds by easily creating a variety of effective graphs. ■ Web Tools is easy and intuitive to use. Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide 931