IBM TotalStorage, Installation Manual

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Chapter 3. Master console
This topic provides an overview of the master console.
The SAN Volume Controller provides a master console that is used as a single
platform to configure, manage, and service software required to manage the SAN
Volume Controller.
The master console allows system administrators to rapidly integrate the
virtualization controller into their environment. The master console monitors the
configuration of the whole system and all of the internal components. It offers a
standard and central location for all aspects of the operation, including SAN
topology rendering, SNMP trap management, Call Home (Service Alert) and
Remote Service facilities, as well as all the configuration and diagnostic utilities for
the components.
Note: VPN connection is required for Remote Service facilities.
The master console provides the following functions:
v Browser support for:
– SAN Volume Controller Console
– Fibre channel switch
v
CLI configuration support using Secure Shell (SSH)
v
SAN Topology rendering using Tivoli
®
SAN Manager
v
Remote Service capability through VPN
v
IBM Director
– SNMP Trap management
– Call Home (Service Alert) capability
– E-mail notification to the customer, for example, to the System Administrator
Related topics:
v
“Installing the master console” on page 24
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