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What is SAN switch zoning?

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What is SAN switch zoning?

Zoning is a procedure that takes place on the SAN fabric and ensures devices can only communicate with those that they need to. Masking takes place on storage arrays and ensures that only particular World Wide Names [WWNs] can communicate with LUNs on that array.

How do I configure my HPE SAN switch?

Setting a static IP address

  1. Log into the switch using the default password: password.
  2. Enter ipaddrset to set the Ethernet IP address.
  3. Enter the IP addressing information, as prompted.
  4. Type off to disable DHCP when prompted.
  5. Optional: Verify that the address is correct by issuing the ipaddrshow command at the prompt.

How do you make a zone in Brocade SAN switch?

How to create zones from CLI on a Brocade SAN Switch

  1. admin> switchshow.
  2. Note:Any devices that connect using NPIV use nsshow command to find the WWPN addresses logged in to the port.
  3. 2.Run the cfgshowcommand.
  4. admin> cfgshow.
  5. cfgshow will display the configuration and how the zoning is currently configured.

How do I know what model SAN switch I have?

Use the “switchshow” command through the telnet session to the respective SAN Switch “IP Address” & get to know the SAN Switch model in use.

What type of zoning is created when using HPE smart SAN?

Peer Zoning
HPE Smart SAN’s Target Driven Peer Zoning enables you to configure zones accurately in minutes and not in hours and its automatic discovery mechanism creates a powerful platform which would enable real-time diagnostics and SAN analysis for more resiliency.

How do I check my HP switch settings?

To display the running configuration using the WebAgent:

  1. In the navigation pane, click Troubleshooting.
  2. Click Configuration Report.
  3. Use the right-side scroll bar to scroll through the configuration listing.

What is hard zoning and soft zoning?

With soft zoning, device assignments can be changed to respond to the varying demands of servers in the network. In comparison, hard zoning uses switch port numbers to set up the zone and each device in the SAN is assigned a permanent zone.

How do I find my Brocade serial number?

Answer. The Serial Number is found by running the command chassisshow. For switches that do not have redundant CPs (non-director class), the serial number is will be listed as follows under the CHASSIS/WWN Unit 1. For 8510 directors, scroll down to the WWN Unit: 1 (the #1 WWN card, shown below).

How do I find the model number of my Brocade switch?

You may use the following command line interface (CLI) commands on a Brocade fibre channel (FC) switch to view the model number and firmware version of the switch. In particular the switchType: field of the switchshow command will provide you with the model number of the switch.

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