Brocade Network Advisor IP User Manual v12.3.0 - Manual (Page 871)

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Configuring an Allow/Prohibit Matrix
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Configuring an Allow/Prohibit Matrix
The Allow/Prohibit Matrix is a FICON port attribute that can be used to prohibit communication
between specific ports. Allow/Prohibit Matrix are not recommended on E_Ports (inter-switch links).
The Allow/Prohibit Matrix can be manipulated by host-based management programs using FICON
Control Unit Port (CUP), or from a Management application program to create policies and
determine paths for data and command flows. Up to eight Allow/Prohibit matrices can be modified
at the same time. Allow/Prohibit Matrix settings apply per switch rather than per fabric, and only
work when an active zone configuration is present in the fabric.
Multiple configurations can be defined, edited, copied, or removed. Only one configuration can be
active per switch.
Configuring the Allow/Prohibit matrix requires that a zone configuration be activated on the fabric.
Prohibits can be configured without an active zone configuration, but they cannot be enforced until
an effective zone is configured.
1. Select Configure > Allow/Prohibit Matrix.
The Configure Allow/Prohibit Matrix dialog box displays.
2. Select a switch from Available Switches.
Two default configurations (Active and IPL) are displayed in a tree structure under the switch.
Existing configurations are also displayed.
3. Choose one of the following options:
• Double-click a configuration file.
• Select a configuration file and click the right arrow.
A matrix displays in the Allow/Prohibit Matrix panel. The switch ports are displayed on both the
vertical axis and horizontal axis. An Allow icon ( ) indicates communication is allowed
between the ports, as shown in
Figure 315 on page 819.
FIGURE 315 Active Configuration in Allow/Prohibit Matrix panel
4. Prohibit a connection between two ports by clicking the intersection point between the ports.