Configuring Clusters with Multiple Access Zones

There are several methods of configuring File Access Manager to support Isilon clusters containing multiple access zones:

Separate application per access zone

This is the recommended configuration. Set up each access zone as a new application in File Access Manager, adding the access zone in the Connection Details page.

Single application for the entire cluster

Configure one application for the Isilon cluster, regardless of access zones.

Leave the access zone field in the application configuration empty.

The File Access Manager configuration should mimic the way your organization uses the Isilon cluster and access zones. If you treat the access zones as different file servers - they should be configured as different applications in File Access Manager as well.