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4. Select one or more zone configurations in the Zone Configurations list that you want to
duplicate, then right-click and select one of the following options:
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Duplicate - To duplicate the zone configuration or configurations.
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Deep Duplicate - To duplicate the zone configuration or configurations and all included
zones.
The duplicated zone configuration or sets display in the Zone Configurations list.
5. (Optional) Type a new name for the zone configuration and press Enter to save the name.
For zone name requirements and limitations, refer to
6. Click OK or Apply to save your changes.
Any zones or zone configurations you have changed are saved in the zone database.
Creating an offline zone database
Offline zone databases are supported only in Enterprise and Professional Plus editions. Use this
procedure to create a zone database and save it offline.
1. Select Configure > Zoning > Fabric.
The Zoning dialog box displays.
2. Click the Zone DB tab if that tab is not automatically displayed.
3. Select a zone database from the Zone DB list.
4. Select Save As from the Zone DB Operation list.
The Save Zone DB As dialog box displays.
5. Enter a name for the database in the Zone DB Name field and click OK.
6. Select a fabric from the Zoning Scope list.
This identifies the target entity for all subsequent zoning actions and displays the zoning
database for the selected entity.
If you want to show all discovered fabrics in the Potential Members list, right-click in the
Potential Members list and select Display All.
7. Create the desired zones.
For specific instructions, refer to
8. Add members to each zone.
For specific instructions, refer to
9. Create a zone configuration.
For specific instructions, refer to
“Creating a zone configuration”
10. Activate the zone configuration.
For specific instructions, refer to