Introducing Zoning; Implementing Zoning; Administering Security; Customizing Environments - HP StorageWorks 8B - FC Entry Switch User Manual

Introducing Zoning

Zoning allows you to partition your Storage Area Network (SAN) into logical groupings of devices
that can access each other. Using Zoning, you can arrange fabric-connected devices into logical
groups, or zones, over the physical configuration of the fabric.
Zones can be configured dynamically. They can vary in size depending on the number of fabric
connected devices, and devices can belong to more than one zone. Because zone members can
access only other members of the same zone, a device not included in a zone is not available to
members of that zone. This chapter discusses the following Zoning topics:
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Administering Security

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Customizing Environments

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Optimizing IT Resources

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Implementing Zoning

Note:
Administering Security
Use zones to provide controlled access to fabric segments and to establish barriers between
operating environments. For example, isolate systems with different uses or protect systems in a
heterogeneous environment.
Customizing Environments
Use zones to create logical subsets of the fabric to accommodate closed user groups or to create
functional areas within the fabric. For example, include selected devices within a zone for the
exclusive use of zone members, or create separate test or maintenance areas within the fabric.
Optimizing IT Resources
Use zones to consolidate equipment, logically, for IT efficiency, or to facilitate time-sensitive
functions. For example, create a temporary zone to back up non-member devices.
Zoning User's Guide
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Zoning for interoperability is described in Merging Heterogeneous Fabrics Instructions,
which is available on the HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B Documentation CD
(A7340-11001) and the HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Entry Switch 8B and FC 1Gb/2Gb
Switch 8B Documentation CD (A7346-11001).
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