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Configuring an Allow/Prohibit Matrix manually

Configuring an Allow/Prohibit Matrix manually

NOTE
If you receive a 'FICON not supported on switch' error, refer to FICON troubleshooting for a list of
possible causes.
To configure to allow or prohibit communication between specific ports manually, complete the
following steps.
1. Select Configure > Allow/Prohibit Matrix.
2. Select a switch from Available Switches.
3. Choose one of the following options:
4. Click Manual Allow/Prohibit.
5. Select one of the following options
6. Enter the port number of the first port for which you want to allow or prohibit communication in
7.
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The Configure Allow/Prohibit Matrix dialog box displays.
Two default configurations (Active and IPL) are displayed in a tree structure below the switch.
Existing configurations are also displayed.
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Double-click a configuration file.
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Select a configuration file and click the right arrow.
A matrix displays. The switch ports are displayed on both the vertical axis and horizontal
axis. A green circle icon ( ) indicates communication is allowed between the ports.
The Manual Allow/Prohibit dialog box displays.
FIGURE 376
Manual Allow/Prohibit dialog box
NOTE
This dialog box is only available for Fabric OS products.
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Select Allow to allow communication between two specific ports.
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Select Prohibit to prohibit communication between two specific ports.
the Port Address 1 field.
Enter the port number of the second port for which you want to allow or prohibit
communication in the Port Address 2 field.
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