Creating a zone configuration, Viewing zone configuration properties – Brocade Network Advisor SAN + IP User Manual v12.1.0 User Manual
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Creating a zone configuration
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 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.
4. Click New Configuration.
A new configuration displays in the Zone Configurations list.
5. Enter a name for the zone configuration.
For zone name requirements and limitations, refer to
6. Press Enter.
Depending on the characters included in the name you enter, a message may display informing
you the name contains characters that are not accepted by some switch vendors. Click OK and
enter a different name or accept the default name assigned to the zone. (For zone name
requirements and limitations, refer to
7. Add zones to the zone configuration.
For step-by-step instructions, refer to
“Adding zones to a zone configuration”
8. Click OK or Apply to save your changes.
Any zones or zone configurations you have changed are saved in the zone database.
Viewing zone configuration properties
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 fabric from the Potential Members list.
4. Right-click the zone configuration you want to review in the Zone Configurations list and select
Properties.
The Zone Configuration Properties dialog box displays.
5. Review the zone configuration properties.
6. Click OK to close the Zone Configuration Properties dialog box.