Navigating SANmanager
SANmanager simplifies and centralizes the configuration and storage allocation of all SANsymphony SAN resources using Windows-based interface tools. SANmanager is the main configuration tool in SANsymphony software . In SANmanager, you can create NMVs and virtual volumes and map the virtual volumes to application servers for use. SANmanager is also where you can configure channels, groups, domains, Snapshot relationships, and AIM sets. SANmanager consists of the Menu bar and seven tabs.
Starting SANmanager
To start SANmanager from the SANcentral toolbar, click the SANmanager button 
. Alternatively, SANmanager can also be opened from the SANcentral Tools menu or from Start>All Programs>DataCore Software.
How the Tab Panes Work…
The tabs consist of left and right panes. In the left pane is an expandable tree comprised of different elements. When you select an element in the tree, you will be provided with associated information in the right pane. The information displayed in the right pane will change depending on the active element selection in the left pane. Information displayed in the right pane is organized in columns with descriptive headers. Be sure to move the bottom scroll bar to the right to view columns which may be hidden from the initial view.
How the Tab Context Menus Work…
Numerous context menus are provided in the tabs. Primarily, context menus are provided by selecting elements in the tree in the left pane and clicking the right (or secondary) mouse button. Context menus may also be provided by selecting certain elements in the right pane. Menu items available are associated with the element selected. In a few cases, context menu items are reached after selecting two different elements in order. (Any 2-step selection process will be numbered where documented.) The same context menu items may also be provided from the menu bar.
How the Configuration Lock Works…
Refer to Applying the Configuration and Modifying the Configuration.
Following are the major components of SANmanager. Review any referenced topics for additional information.
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Areas |
Description |
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Menu bar |
Commands that allow configuration and control of the SAN. Refer to SANmanager Menu Bar. The menu items provided will change according to the active tab. |
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SAN Mappings tab |
Used to configure the mappings between virtual volumes and application servers, as well as allocate storage to application servers. Refer to SAN Mappings tab. |
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Virtual Volumes tab |
Used to define virtual volumes, the integral storage allocation building block of your SANsymphony SAN. Refer to Virtual Volumes tab. |
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AIM tab |
Used to configure AIM sets, used by DataCore AIM software to mirror data from a source virtual volume to a remote destination virtual volume. Refer to AIM tab. |
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Snapshot tab |
Used to configure snapshot relationship and groups used with DataCore Snapshot software. Refer to Snapshot tab. |
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Channels tab |
Used to define channels and application servers, and associate the discovered channels with these application servers for use in your SAN. Refer to Channels tab. |
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Domains and Groups tab |
Used to configure domain information and create AIM and Snapshot groups. Refer to Domains and Groups tab. |
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Managed Volumes tab |
Used to view and configure network managed volumes (NMVs), pools of storage created and managed by SANsymphony software. Refer to Managed Volumes tab. |