Understanding Zoning - McDATA 316095-B21 - StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 User Manual

Understanding Zoning

This section describes the concepts of zoning and provides
procedures for using the EFCM Basic interface to create and manage
zones.
• Understanding Zoning......................................................................... 4-1
• Using The Zoning Page...................................................................... 4-13
• Creating and Modifying a Zone ......................................................... 4-14
• Configuring the Zone Set ................................................................... 4-17
Designing zoning can be complex, especially for multiswitch fabrics.
Consult your managed-product vendor's professional services
organization before configuring zoning.
This section is designed to help you understand the following
concepts so that you can more efficiently use EFCM Basic features to
configure and manage zones across a multiswitch fabric:
• How zoning works to control access to storage devices and
servers across a fabric
• Other methods of controlling access at the switch and at the
server and device, such as binding
• Merging zoned fabrics
• Basic terms and concepts of zoning that you must understand
when configuring zoning
Configuring Zoning
Configuring Zoning
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