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Configuring an Allow/Prohibit Matrix
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Double-click a configuration file.
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Select a configuration file and click the right arrow.
A matrix displays in the Allow/Prohibit Matrix panel. The switch ports are displayed on both the
vertical axis and horizontal axis. An Allow icon ( ) indicates communication is allowed
between the ports, as shown in
Figure 466 on page 1026.
FIGURE 466 Active Configuration in Allow/Prohibit Matrix panel
4. Prohibit a connection between two ports by clicking the intersection point between the ports.
A prohibit icon ( ) displays at the intersection point. If you know the port addresses of the
ports for which you want to prohibit or allow communication and do not want to search the
matrix for the exact port intersection point, use the procedure in
“Configuring an Allow/Prohibit
Matrix manually” on page 1027.
5. Repeat step 4 as needed to create the matrix you want to apply. If you want to change a
selection from prohibit to allow, click the intersection point to clear the prohibit icon.
6. When you have completed the matrix, click Save if you started with a new matrix, or Save As to
save a copy of an existing matrix.
7. Click Analyze Zone Conflicts.
This operation can be done before or after a configuration is saved. This operation checks the
current zoning settings for conflicts with settings in the Allow/Prohibit Matrix. Zone conflict is
analyzed against the switch for port zoning only. The table cells display in the red background if
the two ports are not in the same zone in an active zone configuration.
8. Click Close on the Configure Allow/Prohibit Matrix dialog box.