Multi-Switch Fabrics - HP 316095-B21 - StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 Installation Manual

Zones are grouped into zone sets. A zone set is a group of zones that is enabled
(activated) or disabled across all switches in a multi-switch fabric. Only one zone
set can be enabled at one time.

Multi-Switch Fabrics

A Fibre Channel topology that consists of one or more interconnected switches or
switch elements is called a fabric. Operational software provides the ability to
interconnect switches (through expansion port (E_Port) connections) to form a
multi-switch fabric. The data transmission path through the fabric is typically
determined by fabric elements and is user-transparent. Subject to zoning
restrictions, devices attached to any interconnected switch can communicate with
each other through the fabric.
Edge Switch 2/24 Installation Guide
Caution: If zoning is implemented by port number, a change to the switch
fiber optic cable configuration disrupts zone operation and may incorrectly
include or exclude a device from a zone.
If zoning is implemented by WWN, removal and replacement of a device HBA
or Fibre Channel interface (thereby changing the device WWN) disrupts zone
operation and may incorrectly include or exclude a device from a zone.
In Open Fabric mode, only zoning by WWN is supported. Zoning by port
numbers is not.
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