Testing the connection to a switch or fabric

Verify that IBM Spectrum® Control can communicate with the data source that manages a switch or fabric.

To test the connection to the data source that manages a switch or fabric, complete the following steps:

  1. In the menu bar in the web-based GUI, go to Network > Switches or Network > Fabrics.
    Information about monitored fabrics or switches is displayed.
  2. Right-click a switch or fabric and click Connections > Test Connection.
    A message that shows the results of the test is displayed.