Connectrix Brocade: Unable to view Defined Zone configuration on Webtools.

Summary: The switch zoning configuration can be performed from Switch CLI or Web GUI - Webtools.

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Symptoms


The Defined (Inactive) Zoning Config was missing from the Switch Webtools.
The Switch CLI showed both the Zone Configuration, Effective (Active) and Defined (Inactive) Zone Database.

Cause

Below is the screenshot from Webtools:
 
Non-Working switch:
 
Working switch:
 

Resolution


There is an option to go ahead and Clone the existing Zone Config on the Webtools.

To clone a zone configuration, perform the following steps:
 
1. Click "Zoning" in the navigation bar. By default, the "Zone Configurations" window is displayed.
2. To clone a zone configuration, select an existing zone configuration. The selected zone configuration is displayed. You can clone both "Active" and "InActive" zone configurations.

3. Click "Save As" from the "Save" drop-down to clone the configuration with a different name.
 
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4. Enter a name, and then click "Save"
 
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5. Click "OK"

The cloned zone configuration is saved under the Zone Configurations window.

6. You can go ahead and activate the Zone Configuration.

Additional Information

Reference Guide: https://techdocs.broadcom.com/content/dam/broadcom/techdocs/us/en/pdf/fc-networking/software-web-tools/fos-91x-webtools.pdf  Third party link icon

Affected Products

Connectrix B-Series Fabric OS 9.X

Products

Connectrix B-Series
Article Properties
Article Number: 000227377
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 31 Jul 2024
Version:  1
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