Compaq 230934-002, Switch 6 manual Setting up Zoning, Fc-Mi

MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility

Table 3-16: Session Configuration Window continued

Parameter	Description
Retry Count	The number of times that Management Utility will issue requests to the managed
	device before reporting a loss of connection. Valid values 0-4.
Read	SNMP Read Community string is the password required to read management
Community	data from the switch. This value must match the setting for the switch that you are
	managing as it was set using the Command Line Interface (CLI). If the values do
	not match, the application will not be able to retrieve information from the switch.
Write	SNMP Write Community string is the password required to write management
Community	data to the switch. This value must match the setting for the switch that you are
	managing as it was set using the Command Line Interface (CLI). If the values do
	not match, the utility will not be able to modify any values in the switch.
	If the community strings specified do not match what is configured in the switch,
	the application will not be able to communicate with the switch.

NOTE: If the display properties on your computer system are set to “256 colors,” the Community Strings window will appear patterned and unclear. Change your display properties setting to either “True Color (32 bit)” or “High Color (16 bit)” for a sharp, clear image. You will find the display properties setting under Start\Settings\Control Panel\Display\Settings or right- click your desktop and select Active Desktop\Customize\Settings.

Setting up Zoning

Zoning is a function of the MSA Fabric Switch 6 that allows you to create isolated Fibre Channel networks with a limited number of connected devices. By limiting the number of devices in a zone, you can obtain more robust performance and enhance access protection.

Zoning is compliant with the following standards:

•FC-SW-2

•FC-GS3

•FC-MI

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