> # Network Fabric Discovery

> Cisco DCNM-SAN collects information about the fabric topology through SNMP queries to the switches that are connected to Cisco DCNM-SAN. The switch replies after having discovered all devices connected to the fabric by using the information from its FSPF technology database and the Name Server database and collected using the Fabric Configuration Server’s request/response mechanisms that are defined by the FC-GS-3/4 standard. When you start Cisco DCNM-SAN, you enter the IP address (or host name) of a seed switch for discovery.

> After you start Cisco DCNM-SAN and the discovery completes, Cisco DCNM-SAN presents you with a view of your network fabric, including all discovered switches, hosts, and storage devices.

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