> # Launching Cisco DCNM-SAN Client Using Launch Pad

> Starting from Cisco NX-OS Release 4.2(0), you can use Cisco DCNM-SAN launch pad to connect to any server by specifying the IP address of the server. With launch pad, you can connect to any Cisco DCNM-SAN Server version 3.3(0) and later. Launch pad establishes connection with the server using HTTP protocol.

> ## DETAILED STEPS

> 1. Open your browser and enter the IP address where you installed Cisco DCNM-SAN Server, or enter localhost if you installed Cisco DCNM-SAN Server on your local workstation.

> You see the Cisco DCNM-SAN Web Server Login dialog box.

> 2. Enter your user name and password and click Login.

> You see the Cisco DCNM-SAN Web Client Summary page.

> 3. Click the Download link in the upper right corner of the page.

> You see the Download page for Cisco DCNM-SAN and Device Manager.

> 4. Click the link for Cisco DCNM-SAN.

> You see the Cisco DCNM-SAN Server launch pad.

> 5. Enter the host name of the server or IP address in the Server URL drop-down list.
> 6. Click Start.

> Note Launch pad retains the history of the server URLs used. You can choose one of the previously user Server URLs from the drop-down list.

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