Brocade Fabric Manager Administrator's Guide v6.1.0 (53-10000610-02, June 2008)

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FIGURE 148 Save zone database to offline repository
6. Fill out this dialog box as follows:
• To modify the current zone database, click OK.
You can modify only offline (named) zone databases. You cannot replace the zone
database that is on the fabric.
If you have been editing a copy of the active zone database, then the name in the dialog
box displays as Name of Zone DB, as shown in Figure 148. Enter a new name for the zone
database; otherwise, if you click OK without entering a new name, a new offline zone
database is created with the name Name of Zone DB.
• To create a new zone database or replace a zone database:
a. Type the name of zone database.
b. Select the fabric and Admin Domain from the lists.
c. Click OK.
If the name you provide does not exist in the fabric and Admin Domain, then a new zone
database is created. If the name does exist, then a warning is displayed stating that a zone
database with that name already exists and you must provide a different name.
Copying a zone database from one fabric to another
1. Select Tasks > Zone Management > Zone Administration.
The Zone Administration module launches, as shown in Figure 146.
2. Select the zone database you want to copy.
3. Click View/Edit Zone DB.
The Zone Editor Tool launches, as shown in Figure 147.
4. Select File > Save Zone Database > To the Offline Repository.
The Save Zone Database to Offline Repository dialog box displays, populated with the current
zone database name, fabric, and Admin Domain.
5. Fill out this dialog box as follows:
a. Type the name of zone database.
b. Select the fabric and Admin Domain from the lists.