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2 Using the HAFM application
This chapter provides instructions for using the HAFM application. The following topics are
described:
• Managing the appliance, page 31
• Viewing the HAFM main window, page 33
• Accessing the HAFM application, page 36
• Monitoring the HAFM application, page 40
• Using the Group Manager, page 43
• Configuring nicknames, page 48
• Exporting and importing data, page 51
• Backing up and restoring data, page 56
• Accessing to Eclipse management applications, page 60
Managing the appliance
This section describes how to add, remove, log in to, and log out of the HAFM appliance.
Logging in to HAFM
You must log in to a appliance to monitor a SAN.
NOTE: You must have a login and password account on the HAFM appliance in order to log in.
1. The HAFM Log In dialog box is displayed automatically when you open HAFM (Figure 3).
Figure 3 HAFM Log In dialog box
The HAFM appliance address is displayed in the Network Address box.
2. You can specify a new address by typing it in the box, or selecting one from the list.
NOTE: Localhost is the default. HAFM determines the local IP address and uses it to log in.