Brocade Network Advisor SAN User Manual v11.1x (53-1002167-01, May 2011)

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5. Create the zones.
For specific instructions, refer to “Creating a new zone” on page 584.
6. Add members to each zone.
For specific instructions, refer to “Adding members to a zone” on page 586 and “Creating a
new member in an LSAN zone” on page 605.
7. Create a zone configuration.
For specific instructions, refer to “Creating a zone configuration” on page 592.
8. Activate the zone configuration.
For specific instructions, refer to “Activating a zone configuration” on page 594.
9. Set zoning policies for FC fabrics, if necessary.
For specific instructions, refer to “Enabling or disabling the default zone for fabrics” on
page 588 and “Enabling or disabling safe zoning mode for fabrics” on page 589.
10. Click OK or Apply to save your changes.
A message displays informing you that any zones or zone configurations you have changed will
be saved in the zone database, and warning you to make sure no other user is making changes
to the same areas.
Creating a new zone
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 an FC 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 Zone.
A new zone displays in the Zones list.
5. Type the name for the zone.
For zone name requirements and limitations, refer to “Zoning naming conventions” on
page 581.
6. (Optional—Fabric OS only) Set the QoS for the zone by right-clicking the zone and selecting QoS
> Priority_Level (High, Medium, or Low).
NOTE
QoS priority support is available for zones with WWN or Domain,Index (D,I) members.
QoS zones using D,I notation cannot be created if any of the switches in the fabric are running
Fabric OS versions earlier than 6.3.0.
The zone name is automatically renamed to QoSX_Zone_Name, where X is the priority level
(H—High, M—Medium, or L—Low) and Zone_Name is the name you entered for the zone.