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A group is a new data object that enables multiple servers to be contained
under a single category. Groups are similar in concept to domains. They enable you to organize
servers better within SANscape. Instead of a linear tree of all the managed
servers, the SANscape operator can organize the servers into like sets,
or groups. Groups are not required. You can configure SANscape for no groups, and
fifteen servers, for example, or for one group with ten servers underneath,
with an additional five at the top level. SANscape enables any combination.
The number of groups permitted and the number of servers within a group
is limited only by available system memory. If a server is a member of
a group and a user deletes that group from the group list, SANscape reassigns
the servers in that group to the no group category. SANscape automatically
remaps the tree in the main window. Groups are color- and symbol-coded similarly to servers. For that scheme,
states with their corresponding colors have the following order of precedence: A server icon assumes the color of the highest state of any of its storage
system. Likewise, a group icon takes on the highest state of any of its
servers, with the following exceptions involving nonresponding or unlogged
servers.
See also View Group , Server
List Setup, and Group List Setup window.
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