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By using the storage area network (SAN) zoning option, you can perform SAN zoning for all Fibre Channel adapters, which includes the virtual Fibre Channel adapters that are assigned to the partition being booted.
When an adapter is selected, the selected adapter is opened and remains open during the zoning activity, which ensures that the switch can determine the worldwide port number and worldwide node name of the adapter.
Select the SAN Zoning Support option. A menu similar to the following example is displayed.
PowerPC Firmware
Version ZL740_052
SMS 1.7 (c) Copyright IBM Corp. 2000,2008 All rights reserved.
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Select Media Adapter
1. U78AA.001.WIH0029-P1-C7-T1 /pci@80000002000000d/fibre-channel@0
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Navigation keys:
M = return to main menu
ESC key = return to previous screen X = eXit System Management Services
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Type the number of the menu item and press Enter or Select a Navigation key: _ When an adapter is selected, a menu similar to the following example is displayed.
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| The selected adapter has been opened. |
| Zoning of attached disks may now be possible. |
| Press any key to close the adapter and return to the previous menu. |
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