HP StorageWorks 2/140 director product manager user guide - Page 230

Glossary zone Set of devices that can access one another. All connected devices may be configured into one or more zones. Devices in the same zone can see each other. Those devices that occupy different zones cannot. zone member Specification of a device to be included in a zone. A zone member can be identified by the port number of the director to which it is attached or by its World Wide Name. In multiswitch fabrics, identification of end-devices/nodes by World Wide Name is preferable. zone set See zone. zoning Grouping of several devices by function or by location. All devices connected to a connectivity product, such as the director, may be configured into one or more zones. See also zone. Glossary-22 director product manager user guide