For zoning FC WAN COM ports on a VPLEX Metro, the requirement is that each WAN COM port in the local cluster must be zoned to all WAN COM ports in the remote cluster. This setup ensures that there is a redundant network capability where each director on one cluster communicates with all the directors on the other site, even in the event of a fabric or network failure1.
* Zoning Configuration: The zoning needs to be fixed such that all A2-FC00 only see (are zoned with) remote A2-FC00 ports, and similarly for A2-FC01 with A2-FC01, and so on for all WAN COM ports1.
* Redundant Network: This zoning configuration provides a redundant network capability, which is essential for maintaining communication between the two VPLEX clusters in a Metro configuration1.
* Fabric Separation: The FC WAN COM ports will be connected to dual separate backbone fabrics or networks that span two sites, allowing for data flow between the two VPLEX clusters without requiring a merged fabric between the two sites1.
* Best Practices: For configuring FC WAN COM ports, it is recommended to refer to the
"Implementation and Planning Best Practices for EMC VPLEX Technical Notes" provided by Dell1.
In summary, the requirement for zoning FC WAN COM ports on a VPLEX Metro is to ensure that each WAN COM port in the local cluster is zoned to all WAN COM ports in the remote cluster, providing a robust and fault-tolerant communication network.