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Configuring an Allow/Prohibit Matrix 21

The Allow/Prohibit Matrix can be manipulated by host-based management programs using FICON Control Unit Port (CUP), or from a Management application program to create policies and determine paths for data and command flows. Up to eight Allow/Prohibit matrices can be modified at the same time. Allow/Prohibit Matrix settings apply per switch rather than per fabric, and only work when an active zone configuration is present in the fabric.

Multiple configurations can be defined, edited, copied, or removed. Only one configuration can be active per switch.

Configuring the Allow/Prohibit matrix requires that a zone configuration be activated on the fabric. Prohibits can be configured without an active zone configuration, but they cannot be enforced until an effective zone is configured.

1.Select Configure > Allow/Prohibit Matrix.

The Configure Allow/Prohibit Matrix dialog box displays.

2.Select a switch from Available Switches.

Two default configurations (Active and IPL) are displayed in a tree structure under the switch. Existing configurations are also displayed.

3.Choose one of the following options:

•Double-click a configuration file.

•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 256 on page 703.

FIGURE 256 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 704.

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.

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