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Access can also be controlled at the storage device as an addition or enhancement
to redundant array of independent disks (RAID) controller software. Data access
is controlled within the storage device, and server HBA access to each LUN is
explicitly limited (access is blocked by default). Storage-level access control:
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Before establishing persistent binding or access control features at the storage
device, consult with your managed-product vendor's professional services
organization.
Zoning Concepts
Zoning is configured by authorizing or restricting access to name server
information associated with device ports that attach to product ports. A zone
member is specified by the number of the product port to which a device is
attached, or by the 8-byte WWN assigned to the HBA or Fibre Channel interface
installed in a device. A device port can belong to multiple zones.
Zoning concepts include:
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Embedded Web Server User Guide
Provides control at the storage port and LUN level, and does not require
configuration at the server.
Is typically proprietary and protects only a specific vendor's storage devices.
Storage-level access control may not be available for many legacy devices.
Zones
Default Zone
Zone Sets
Active Zone Set
Configuring Zones
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