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3 – Managing Fabrics
Zoning
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3.6.3.5
Importing a Nicknames File
Importing a nicknames file adds to the contents of the nicknames file used by
QuickTools. This is useful for when retaining nicknames for devices moved to
another fabric. To import a nickname file, do the following:
1. Open the Fabric menu and select Nicknames to open the Nicknames
dialog.
2. Open the File menu in the Nicknames dialog, and select Import.
3. Select an XML nickname file in the Open dialog and click Open. When
prompted to overwrite existing nicknames, click Yes.
3.7
Zoning
Zoning a fabric enables you to divide the ports and devices of the fabric into zones
for more efficient and secure communication among functionally grouped nodes.
This section addresses the following topics:
Active Zone Set Data Window
Configured Zonesets Data Window
Zoning Concepts
Managing the Zoning Database
Managing Zone Sets
Managing Zones
Managing Aliases
Merging Fabrics and Zoning