We need to check whether active configurations is present or not by using the command. Create zones for server and storage by using the command. Create Alias of server and storage HBA’s. Zone configuration can be saved by using the below commandīy running the cfgsave command the newly created zones will only get saved but won't be activated. Identify the WWPN of Server HBA and Storage HBA. Identifying members by device node and device port WWNs.
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In one switch there can be only one Active Zoning Configuration. Identifying members by switch domain and port index (D,I) number pair. Once the zone is created we need to save the active zone configuration. In this case we would create a zoning between server HBA and 3PAR array Front end ports. And LUNs need to be allocated from 3PAR array to that server. Zoning is the process in which a path is established between 2 connected devices so that the data transfer takes place between them securely.įor example consider a server and 3PAR array which are connected to the same SAN fabric. Alias will be created by using the below command.įor Example: alicreate "a_SERVER1_PROD_FAB11", "50:01:43:80:17:87:F7:A4" This is to give the easy naming convention for the WWPN. Once the device gets connected the communication will start between the zone members.Īlias will be created for the easy understanding and management. However zoning can be done using CLI even if the device is not connected to the SAN switch (This is not the best practice). If the device is connected to the SAN switch and powered off then WWPN wont be showing up in the Webtool or in CLI.