Connectrix MDS 9000 Series: Error: "Command disallowed in current zoning mode"

Summary: "Error: Command is disallowed in current zoning mode" is received when running command "zone commit vsan X."

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Symptoms

The new zone is configured in VSAN X.

While trying to run zone commit vsan X, the following error triggered:
Error: Command is disallowed in current zoning mode

Cause

VSAN X zoning mode was basic mode and not enhanced mode.

Resolution

It is not necessary to run the zone commit vsan X command in basic zoning mode.

Affected Products

Connectrix MDS-9148S

Products

Connectrix MDS-9148S, Connectrix MDS-Series Firmware, Connectrix MDS-Series Hardware
Article Properties
Article Number: 000060418
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 08 Oct 2025
Version:  3
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