I have smart zones setup currently. I am wondering can a member pwwn that is in a zone as <target> be configured in another zone as <both>. What I am trying to accomplish is setting up a Sancopy connection between a VNX5800 and an Xtremio array. I was told to get the VNX ports configured as <both>, but all ports on the array are currently setup as <target> in their current zones. Thanks ... View more

            I am trying to find out the port groups for an 8Gbps module that we are installing in a MDS9500.  DS-x9224-96K9       ... View more

Is it possible to remove a module from a MDS9216i without having to shutdown or reboot the switch.  The module has no active connections, although there are still some old unused fcaliases and zones that used to be connected to this module. ... View more

I have an MDS 9222i that is at 3.2 3(a) and I want to go to 5.01a.  The tech papaers say to go to version 3.3 then to 4.2 then to 5.01 for a non disruptive upgrade.  The switch has only 1 Sup card which means any upgrade is going to be disruptive.  Here is the question: Can I skip any of these upgrades and get to 5.01(a) faster.  My only concern about being disruptive is I cannot lose the Configuration info ( zones,fcalias, etc.). Thanks, Bing ... View more

Is it possible to create a role or user that can have limited rights to make changes and still be able to change their own password.  The default roles don't allow this without being admin.  I was looking at creating a new role, BUt have very little knowledge as to what rules should be engaged to limit the ir access and still be able to change password. Thanks, Bing ... View more