> # Importing and Exporting Zone Sets

> ## Detailed Steps

> To import or export the zone set information from or to an adjacent switch, follow these steps:

> 1. Choose Tools > Merge Fail Recovery.

> You see the Zone Merge Failure Recovery dialog box.

> 2. Click the Import Active Zoneset or the Export Active Zoneset radio button.
> 3. Select the switch from which to import or export the zone set information from the drop-down list.
> 4. Select the VSAN from which to import or export the zone set information from the drop-down list.
> 5. Select the interface to use for the import process.
> 6. Click OK to import or export the active zone set.

> Note Issue the import and export from a single switch. Importing from one switch and exporting from another switch can lead to isolation again.

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