Quick Answer
The correct answer is the pair of commands 'show zone' and 'show zoneset active'. These two commands are used to verify zoning configuration on a Cisco MDS switch because they address two distinct layers of the zoning process: the configured database versus the enforced policy. The 'show zone' command displays all defined zones and their members, including aliases, allowing you to confirm the intended configuration. The 'show zoneset active' command reveals which zoneset is currently enforced by the switch, ensuring that the correct zones are actually applied to Fibre Channel traffic. On the Cisco DCCOR 350-601 exam, this distinction is a common trap—candidates often confuse the static database with the active enforcement, so remember that 'show zone' shows what you built, while 'show zoneset active' shows what is live. A useful memory tip is to think of "zone" as the blueprint and "zoneset active" as the construction crew currently on site; both must match for proper verification.
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Which TWO commands are used to verify zoning configuration on a Cisco MDS switch? (Choose two.)
show zone
Displays all configured zones.
show fcns database
Why wrong: Shows registered devices, not zoning.
show flogi database
Why wrong: Shows logged-in devices, not zoning.
show vsan membership
Why wrong: Shows VSAN membership, not zone details.
show zoneset active
Displays the active zone set and its zones.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
show zone
The 'show zone' command displays the configured zone database, including zone members and their aliases, which is essential for verifying zoning configuration. The 'show zoneset active' command shows the currently active zoneset that is enforced by the switch, confirming which zones are actually applied to traffic. Both commands directly verify zoning configuration on a Cisco MDS switch.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
show zone
Why this is correct
Displays all configured zones.
Related concept
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show fcns database
Why it's wrong here
Shows registered devices, not zoning.
show flogi database
Why it's wrong here
Shows logged-in devices, not zoning.
show vsan membership
Why it's wrong here
Shows VSAN membership, not zone details.
show zoneset active
Why this is correct
Displays the active zone set and its zones.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Cisco often tests the distinction between commands that show device login status (fcns, flogi) versus commands that show the actual zoning configuration (zone, zoneset active), leading candidates to mistakenly choose login-related commands as zoning verification tools.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
Shows registered devices, not zoning.
Detailed technical explanation
Zoning on Cisco MDS switches operates at the FC-2 layer using either soft zoning (enforced by the Name Server) or hard zoning (enforced by the switch ASIC on a per-frame basis). The 'show zoneset active' command reveals the effective zoning policy, including whether zones are configured as 'permit' or 'deny', and can show the active zoneset name and its member zones. In a real-world scenario, after merging fabrics, verifying the active zoneset ensures that the correct zones are enforced and that no unintended zones from the other fabric are active.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
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The correct answer is: show zone — The 'show zone' command displays the configured zone database, including zone members and their aliases, which is essential for verifying zoning configuration. The 'show zoneset active' command shows the currently active zoneset that is enforced by the switch, confirming which zones are actually applied to traffic. Both commands directly verify zoning configuration on a Cisco MDS switch.
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