> # Broadcasting a Zone

> You can specify an enhanced zone to restrict broadcast frames generated by a member in this zone to members within that zone. Use this feature when the host or storage devices support broadcasting.

> Table 17-6 identifies the rules for the delivery of broadcast frames.

> Table 17-6 Broadcasting Requirements
> Active Zoning? | Broadcast Enabled? | Frames Broadcast? | Comments
> --- | --- | --- | ---
> Yes | Yes | Yes | Broadcast to all Nx ports that share a broadcast zone with the source of broadcast frames.
> No | Yes | Yes | Broadcast to all Nx ports.
> Yes | No | No | Broadcasting is disabled.

> Tip If any NL port attached to an FL port shares a broadcast zone with the source of the broadcast frame, then the frames are broadcast to all devices in the loop.

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