NEC Storage Manager User Manual page 40

Chapter 3 Basic Functions
(5) Configuration display area
Displays the configuration (physical/logical) of the disk array as a management object in a configuration display
area. The disk array as a management object is a disk array that is defined inside the iSM server that the iSM
client connects to, and also displays the following configuration information of the disk array in a Tree View form
divided into "Disk array layer", "Component layer", and "Individual Component layer" in the configuration
display area.
The configuration display area displays the management target's status, which is expressed by the shape and shade
(dark/light) of the icon.
Refer to the explanation of icons on each information list screen for details on the icons.
(a) Disk array layer
The disk array list and operating status/monitoring state that the iSM server manages are displayed through the
icons.
(b) Component layer
The category of resource that configures the disk array is classified and displayed into the following 5 categories.
- Pool:
- Logical disk: The assembly of logical disk bound in the disk array
- Physical disk: Physical disk filed in the disk array
- Controller:
- Enclosure:
Disk array layer:
Component layer: Displays the categories of resources that make up
Individual Component layer: Displays lists of physical disks and
Figure 3-3 Configuration Information Display in Tree View
The assembly of pool bound in the disk array (*1)
The assembly of control system resource in the disk array and composed of director, cache
module, adapter, power supply, fan, etc.
A disk enclosure unit that stores physical disk and is composed of adapter, power supply, fan and
etc. Enclosure is not provided depending on your system configuration
II-6
Displays the disk arrays managed by the iSM
server.
the disk array.
logical disks that have been
bound/installed.