Zoning - ATTO Technology FibreConnect 1600 Getting Started Manual

Zoning is the partioning of a Fibre Channel fabric into smaller subsets to restrict device access and simplify
management. Zoning can be used to seperate devices or segregate bandwidth across the fabric. The following
is a basic overview of how to configure zoning. For more information please refer to Chapter 9: Administrative
Advanced Zoning, in the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide, that can be found on the documentation CD.
1 Connect an FC initiator or target into an open
port on the FibreConnect Switch.
2 Use the link indicator on the switch port to verify
that the connection is good.
3 Login to the WebTools GUI interface using the
Ethernet connection on the switch.
You will need Java enabled on your browser.
4 Check the FibreConnect Switch Port.
a. On the visual depiction of the switch, click
on the port where you plugged in the FC
connector.
b. The Port Administration Services screen
should pop up.
You will need to enable the pop-up in your
browser.
c. Verify that the Port Status is Online. Note
the port number.
d. Close the Port Administration Services
screen.
5 Find the WWN of your new device.
a. Navigate back to the front GUI page.
b. Select Zone Admin, an icon on the top left
of the screen.
c. Expand the Ports & Attaching Devices
under the Member Selection List.
d. Expand the appropriate port number. Note
the attached WWN.

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6 Create a new alias for this device.
a. Click New Alias button.
b. Follow the menu instructions and name the
device.
7 Add the appropriate WWN to the alias.
a. Select your new device name from the
Name drop down menu.
b. Expand the WWNs under Member
Selection List.
c. Highlight the appropriate WWN.
d. Select Add Member.
8 Add the alias to the appropriate zone.
a. Select the Zone tab.
b. Select the appropriate zone from the Name
drop down menu.
c. Select the appropriate alias from the
Member Selection List.
d. Click Add Member.
9 Ensure that the zone is in Zone Config in the
Zone Config tab.
10 Save your changes by selecting
ZoningActions -> Enable Config
11 Log back in to the server to verify. It should now
see the storage devices.
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