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Connectrix EC-1100 System User Guide
Fabric Zoning
Changing the configuration for an active zone set does not
dynamically apply changes. For any change to an active zone set,
even modifying members in a zone that belongs to a zone set, activate
the zone set using steps in Task 3: Activate the Zone Set on page 4-15.
You do not need to deactivate the active zone set before activating a new zone
set.
Activate/Deactivate
Zone Sets
To enable a zone set to control access between devices in a fabric, you
must activate the zone set. Changing the configuration for an active
zone set does not dynamically apply changes. For any change to an
active zone set, even modifying members in a zone that belongs to a
zone set, you must also activate the zone set.
You do not need to deactivate the active zone set before activating a new zone
set.
Activate Zone Set
To activate a zone set, follow the steps in Task 3: Activate the Zone Set
on page 4-15.
Deactivate Zone Set
When you deactivate the active zone set, all attached devices become
members of the default zone. If the default zone is activated, the
devices can access and communicate with each other. If the default
zone is not activated, devices cannot access and communicate with
each other.
1. In either the Zoning View or the Topology View, move your
cursor over the Configure icon and click Deactivate Zone Set on
the pop-up menu.
This displays the following dialog box.