Converting Zone Members to pWWN-based Members

You can convert zone and alias members from switch port or FC ID- based membership to pWWN-based membership. You can use this feature to convert to pWWN so that your zone configuration does not change if a card or switch is changed in your fabric.

Detailed Steps

To convert switch port and FC ID members to pWWN members, follow these steps:

  1. Choose Zone > Edit Local Full Zone Database.

    2. You see the Select VSAN dialog box.

  2. Select a VSAN and click OK.

    3. You see the Edit Local Full Zone Database dialog box for the selected VSAN.

  3. Click the zone you want to convert.
  4. Choose Tools > Convert Switch Port/FCID members to By pWWN.

    5. You see the conversion dialog box, which lists all members that will be converted.

  5. Verify the changes and click Continue Conversion.
  6. Click Yes in the confirmation dialog box to convert that member to pWWN-based membership.

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