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202 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide
Zoning Methods
There are four methods of defining members for zoning:
For more specific information about Zoning, or for configuring Zoning using
Fabric OS command line interface, see the HP StorageWorks Zoning Version
3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide.
Selecting the Zoning Method
The Zoning method you select determines what will be displayed in the
subsequent Zone Administration windows. The Zone method you choose is
displayed in the header of the Zone Administration window.
An example of the View Menu is shown in Figure 48.
Figure 48: View drop-down Menu of the Zone Administration Window
Zoning Method and Tabs Available
Depending on the method you use to zone certain tabs are may or may not be
available on the Zone Administration window.
Mixed Zoning This method enables you to define members using the port
area number, device WWNs, QuickLoop AL_PAs. This
method is considered soft zoning.
Port Zoning This method enables you to define members using port
area number only. This method is considered hard zoning.
WWN Zoning This method enables you to define members of zone using
device WWNs. This method is considered hard zoning.
AL_PA Zoning This method enables you to define members of zone using
QuickLoop AL_PAs only. This method is considered hard
zoning.