The FastFabric Tools provide several ways to assist you in validating a running fabric's configuration and layout against a predefined/expected topology. This verification process can help you to identify issues including detecting missing cables, hosts, or switches; or verifying that cables are in the correct places. You can run topology verification tools during the initial fabric startup or at any other time after a fabric is configured. You can also set up the Fabric Manager to verify the topology every time a sweep of the fabric is done (using the Fabric Manager's predefined topology verification feature).

For more details, refer to the CN5000 Fabric Installation Guide, Verify Topology.