Tables

This topic provides information about sorting and filtering tables from the SAN File System console.

The sortable and filterable tables in the SAN File System console work area display object attributes in table columns. The data is chunked into pages as needed to reduce scrolling. The cell at the bottom of the table displays the number of pages of data and the number of table objects, including the number filtered, displayed and selected. You can page through the objects by clicking the Icon representing the action to advance to the next tabular page, which resembles an arrow pointing to the right. icon at the bottom left of the table, or jump to pages by entering a page number and pressing the Go button.

You can view the details of an object by clicking on one of its attributes, indicated by an underlined link. You can click on the name or ID, which links to additional information about the associated object. The object “Details” view is opened as a sub task panel.

The tables provide sort and filter functions through icons in the top left corner. These functions provide an inline way for you to quickly search, find, select, and use resources within SAN File System tables. For example, sorting can help you quickly determine which filesets or storage pools are approaching quota limits.

You can sort, not just on single columns, but on multiple ones. Perform the following steps to sort on table attributes:
  1. Select the Edit Sort icon (Icon representing the action to change the sort order of the associated table column, which resembles a box containing a pencil pointing down to an arrow.) from the table you want to sort.
  2. Choose the attribute column or columns that you wish to sort on from the drop-down boxes.
    Note: You can sort on up to three columns.
  3. Choose a preferred sort order (ascending or descending).
  4. Click OK to confirm.
Table filtering offers a powerful data-reduction technique so that you are presented with only the information you need. Perform the following steps to place a filter on a table column:
  1. Select the Show Filter Row icon (Icon representing the action to show the filter setting for the column on which you want to place a filter, which resembles a box with a row of three arrows above a single arrow. All arrows point down.) from the table you want to filter.
  2. Click the filter name link on the column you want to filter.
    Note: If the column currently has no filtering applied to it, the name link says “None.”
  3. Apply the preferred filtering.
  4. Click OK to confirm.
The sorting and filtering icons are as follows:
Table 1. SAN File System console table sorting and filtering icons
Icon Description
Icon representing the select all action, which resembles several overlapping boxes with a check mark inside of the top one. The Select All icon selects check boxes for all rows.
Icon representing the deselect all action, which resembles several overlapping empty boxes. The Deselect All icon clears check boxes for all rows.
Icon representing the action to show the filter setting for the column on which you want to place a filter, which resembles a box with a row of three arrows above a single arrow. All arrows point down. The Show/Hide Filter Row icon toggles the filter row on and off.
Icon representing the action to clear all table filters, which resembles a large eraser with box two arrows, both pointing down. The Clear All Filters icon clears any previously set filters for all columns.
Icon representing the action to change the sort order of the associated table column, which resembles a box containing a pencil pointing down to an arrow. The Edit Sort icon allows advanced sorts such as column sort order.
Icon representing the action to clear all table sorts, which resembles a large eraser on top of a large arrow that is pointing up. The Clear All Sorts icon clears all table sort actions.
Icon representing the action to collapse the table, which resembles a large minus sign on top of a small grid (which represents a table). The Collapse/Expand Table icon toggles between show all and hide all table rows.
The check boxes in the first column of the table allow you to select one or more objects on which to perform actions. Actions specific to the table objects are provided in the drop-down box at the top of each table. The drop-down box provides an additional way to access the sorting and filtering functions. An example of the contents of the drop-down box follows:
Note: The first three functions listed may not be applicable for every table, but serve here as a sample only.

The Go button to the right of the drop-down box submits the selected action. Some actions depend on one or more table items being selected; whereas others can only be performed against one selected item. When you can only select one item to complete an action, that action will have the number one in parentheses listed beside it as in this example: “Properties (1).”

When an action is submitted, the system will verify that a proper selection has been made within the table. If a proper selection has not been made, the page will display a message with instructions of how to correct your selection and complete the action.

Parent topic: Using the SAN File System console

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