Emulex 355 - Manual (Page 42)

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Multiple Switch Zoning
Zones can be configured across multiple switches using a similar procedure to a single switch. However,
multiple-switch zoning requires some coordination between the switches.
Building on the example for ports in multiple zones, move the devices onto two switches and have the
zones stretch between the two, as in
Figure 3-17 .
In Figure 3-17 , zone 1 includes ports 2, 4, 5, and cascade port 1, while zone 2 includes ports 3, 5, 6, and
cascade port 1. Ports 1 (cascade port) and 5 are in both zones.
To configure multiple-switch zoning, do the following for each switch:
1. Plan which ports should belong in each zone.
2. From the One-Step Zoning page, select the appropriate ports for each zone.
Note: To ensure zone integrity when configuring multiple switch zoning, you must implement AL_PA
zoning through the Command Line Interface (CLI). See “AL_PA Zoning” on page 40 for additional
information.
Figure 3-17: Devices in Multiple Zones Across Multiple Switches
Figure 3-18: Zones Coordinated on Multiple Switches
Switch A Switch B