# Downloading Cisco DCNM-SAN Client

You must use Cisco DCNM Web Client to launch Cisco DCNM-SAN Client.

1. On the DCNM Web Client home screen, click Cisco DCNM-SAN.

If you are launching Cisco DCNM-SAN Client for the first time, you see a message asking if you want to create shortcuts for Cisco DCNM-SAN.

2. Click Yes to create shortcuts for Cisco DCNM-SAN.

3. If you have the latest Java version installed, a Warning message is displayed.

Note The DCNM-SAN client supports JRE versions 1.6 and 1.7.

4. Click Run with the latest version button.

5. Enter the user credentials to log on to Cisco DCNM-SAN client. This message appears only the first time you launch Cisco DCNM-SAN Client.