HP Surestore 6164 Switch - Manual (Page 11)

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INTRODUCING ZONING
Zoning allows you to partition your Storage Area Network (SAN) into
logical groupings of devices that can access each other. Using Zoning, you
can arrange fabric-connected devices into logical groups, or zones, over the
physical configuration of the fabric.
Zones can be configured dynamically. They can vary in size depending on
the number of fabric connected devices, and devices can belong to more
than one zone. Because zone members can access only other members of
the same zone, a device not included in a zone is not available to members
of that zone. Therefore, you can use zones to:
• Administer security
Use zones to provide controlled access to fabric segments and to
establish barriers between operating environments. For example, isolate
systems with different uses or protect systems in a heterogeneous
environment.
• Customize environments
Use zones to create logical subsets of the fabric to accommodate closed
user groups or to create functional areas within the fabric. For example,
include selected devices within a zone for the exclusive use of zone
members, or create separate test or maintenance areas within the fabric.