Topology Snapshot
Use the Topology Snapshot function to create and update the topology view from the host or to review error details.
Note -
This function requires Solaris 8 4/01 or later.
Before you create a Topology snapshot, make sure there are no failed over paths. If there are failed over paths, the Topology view does not properly display them.
Creating a Topology Snapshot
Use the Topology Snapshot function to create and update the topology view from the host or to review error details.
Before you create a Topology snapshot, make sure there are no failed over paths. If there are failed over paths, the Topology view does not properly display them.
- From the Topology Maintenance window, click the Topology Snapshot link.
The Topology Snapshot window is displayed.
- Select the check box that corresponds to the topology and click Create Selected Topologies. If you want to create a snapshot of all topologies, click Create All Topologies.
While the system creates the selected topology, the status is in one of two states:
- Running-Discovery is running on the selected host, and the system creates and retrieves the selected topology.
- Done-The topology has been created and is ready for you to retrieve.
- Click the Review link to review the error details, if applicable.
- Click the Clear link in the Delete column to clear a selected topology.
The Last Snapshot column contains the date of the last time a topology was extracted from this host.
The Last Master column contains the date the last Master Topology was sent back to that host.
Reviewing Topology Error Details
- Click the link in the Error Details column to launch a pop-up window that displays topology errors.
Note -
If a timeout occurs during this process, you may need to increase the timeout specifications, using the System Timeout functionality. For information, see Changing System Time-Out Settings.