Tree Structure Presentation for Storage Area Network Resources

The system segments the complex network resources into a hierarchical tree structure with multiple levels. Each level represents a different organizational dimension (e.g., storage arrays, hosts, ports, LUNs), allowing managers to navigate complex resources by drilling down through successive levels rather than viewing all objects at once, thereby improving navigation efficiency while managing complexity through structured division.

The system adds dimensional organization to the display by creating multi-level hierarchical views. Instead of a flat single-dimensional list, objects are organized across multiple dimensions (storage arrays, hosts, ports, LUNs) where each level provides a different organizational perspective. This dimensional approach allows optimal representation of complex resources by enabling navigation through multiple organizational axes simultaneously.

The system implements dynamic arrangement capabilities where the display structure can be reconfigured based on user-selected criteria. Managers can dynamically change arrangement parameters at different tree levels (e.g., switching between organizing by host, by storage array, by port), and the system adapts the hierarchical structure in real-time. This dynamic reconfigurability provides arrangement flexibility while managing system complexity through standardized dynamic adjustment mechanisms.

The system allows managers to change organizational parameters at different levels of the tree structure. By selecting different arrangement criteria (such as organizing objects by host, storage array, port, or LUN), the system transforms the display structure according to the chosen parameters. This parameter-based organization provides adaptability to different user needs while maintaining system manageability through consistent parameter-driven reconfiguration.

The system implements a nested hierarchical structure where storage resources are organized in nested levels (storage arrays containing ports containing LUNs, or hosts containing virtual devices containing physical devices). This nesting allows comprehensive display of all objects while maintaining manageability by grouping related objects together at each level. Managers can expand or collapse nested levels to view appropriate detail, preventing information loss while improving navigation efficiency through hierarchical containment.

The system segments the comprehensive object set into multiple hierarchical levels, where each level contains a subset of objects organized by specific criteria. Instead of displaying all objects at one level, the segmentation distributes objects across multiple levels (e.g., Level 1: storage arrays, Level 2: ports, Level 3: LUNs), making navigation and management easier while preserving complete information through the hierarchical structure that can be explored at different depths.