3.1 Overview of IBM Spectrum Virtualize management software 3.1.1 Accessing the storage management software A GUI can simplify storage management and provide a fast and more efficient management  tool. IBM Spectrum Virtualize V8.1 GUI features significant changes from previous versions,  such as the icons, color palette, and object locations. However, usability is a priority, as in all  IBM Spectrum products, and usability is maintained in the GUI. JavaScript:  You must enable JavaScript in your browser. For Mozilla Firefox, JavaScript is  enabled by default and requires no other configuration. For more information about  configuring your web browser, see this website. To access the Storwize V5000 Gen2, complete the following steps: 1. To log on to the management software, enter the IP address that was set during the initial  setup process into the address line of your web browser. You can connect from any  workstation that can communicate with the system. The login window opens (see  Figure 3-1 on page 87). 86  Implementing the IBM Storwize V5000 Gen2 with IBM Spectrum Virtualize V8.2.1