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Glossary
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zone
Set of devices that can access one another. All connected devices may be configured into
one or more zones. Devices in the same zone can see each other. Those devices that
occupy different zones cannot.
zone member
Specification of a device to be included in a zone. A zone member can be identified by the
port number of the Director to which it is attached or by its world wide name. In
multi-switch fabrics, identification of end-devices/nodes by world wide name is
preferable.
zone set
See zone.
zoning
Grouping of several devices by function or by location. All devices connected to a
connectivity product, such as the Director, may be configured into one or more zones. See
also zone.
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