User`s guide

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User’s Guide
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2.10.3 Topology Data Windows.......................................................................... 2-19
2.11 Using the Faceplate Display............................................................................. 2-20
2.11.1 Port Views and Status .............................................................................2-20
2.11.2 Working with Ports................................................................................... 2-21
2.11.2.1 Selecting Ports................................................................................ 2-21
2.11.2.2 Opening Popup Menus................................................................... 2-21
2.11.3 Faceplate Data Windows......................................................................... 2-22
Section 3 Managing Fabrics
3.1 Security .............................................................................................................. 3-1
3.1.1 User Authentication ...................................................................................3-1
3.1.2 Inter-Switch Link Security.......................................................................... 3-2
3.1.3 Inband Management.................................................................................. 3-2
3.2 Managing the Fabric Database .......................................................................... 3-3
3.2.1 Adding a Fabric ......................................................................................... 3-3
3.2.2 Removing a Fabric .................................................................................... 3-4
3.2.3 Opening a Fabric View File ....................................................................... 3-4
3.2.4 Saving a Fabric View File .......................................................................... 3-4
3.2.5 Rediscovering a Fabric.............................................................................. 3-4
3.2.6 Adding a New Switch to a Fabric............................................................... 3-5
3.3 Replacing a Failed Switch.................................................................................. 3-5
3.3.1 Deleting Switches and Links...................................................................... 3-6
3.4 Displaying Fabric Information............................................................................. 3-7
3.4.1 Fabric Status.............................................................................................. 3-7
3.4.2 Active Zone Set Data Window...................................................................3-9
3.5 Zoning a Fabric ................................................................................................ 3-10
3.5.1 Zoning Concepts ..................................................................................... 3-10
3.5.1.1 Zones.............................................................................................. 3-10
3.5.1.2 Aliases ............................................................................................ 3-12
3.5.1.3 Zone Sets .......................................................................................3-12
3.5.1.4 Zoning Database ............................................................................ 3-12
3.5.1.5 Zoning Configuration ...................................................................... 3-13
3.5.2 Using the Zoning Config Window............................................................ 3-13
3.5.2.1 Auto Save ....................................................................................... 3-14
3.5.2.2 Default Visibility .............................................................................. 3-14
3.5.3 Restoring Default Zoning......................................................................... 3-14
3.5.4 Merging Fabrics and Zoning.................................................................... 3-15
3.5.4.1 Zone Merge Failure ........................................................................ 3-15
3.5.4.2 Zone Merge Failure Recovery........................................................ 3-15
3.5.5 Using the Edit Zoning Window ................................................................ 3-16