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Q-Logic 2-8C Members zone, Remove zone memberlist, Rename zoneold zonenew, Type zone zonetype

Models: 2-8C

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B – Command Line Interface

 

 

Zone Command

 

 

 

 

list

Displays a list of all zones and the zone sets of which they are components. This keyword does not require an Admin session.

members [zone]

Displays all members of the zone given by [zone]. This keyword does not require an Admin session.

remove [zone] [member_list]

Removes the ports/devices given by [member_list] from the zone given by [zone]. Use a <space> to delimit aliases and ports/devices in [member_list]. [member_list] can have any of the following formats:

„ Domain ID and port number pair (Domain ID, Port Number). Domain IDs can be 1–-239; port numbers can be 0–-255.

„ 6-character hexadecimal device Fibre Channel address (hex)

„ 16-character hexadecimal worldwide port name (WWPN) with the format xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx.

„ Alias name

rename [zone_old] [zone_new]

Renames the zone given by [zone_old] to the zone given by [zone_new].

type [zone] [zone_type]

Specifies the zone type given by [zone_type] to be assigned to the zone name given by [zone]. If you omit the [zone_type], the system displays the zone type for the zone given by [zone]. [zone_type] can be one of the following:

soft – name server zone

hardACL – Access control list hard zone. This keyword is case sensitive.

zonesets [zone]

Displays all zone sets of which the zone given by [zone] is a component. This keyword does not require an Admin session.

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2-8C specifications

The Q-Logic 2-8C is a cutting-edge connectivity solution designed for enterprise environments that require robust performance and scalability in storage networking. This versatile product serves as a bridge between various storage devices and servers, ensuring seamless data transfer and high availability across complex IT infrastructures.

One of the standout features of the Q-Logic 2-8C is its advanced Fibre Channel technology. Supporting speeds of up to 32 Gbps, this adapter significantly enhances data transfer rates, allowing businesses to efficiently handle large volumes of information. The high bandwidth capability is particularly beneficial for data-intensive applications, including databases and virtualization environments, where speed and reliability are paramount.

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