Configuring Port Security
Device Connection
Request
S3, F5 (auto-learning on)
S3, F5 (auto-learning off)
P1, N1, F6 (auto-learning
on)
P5, N5, F1 (auto-learning
on)
S3, F4 (auto-learning on)
S1, F3 (auto-learning on)
P5, N3, F3
P7, N3, F9
Related Topics
Auto-Learning Device Authorization, on page 253
Port Security Manual Configuration
You can manually configure port security.
Procedure
Step 1
Identify the WWN of the ports that need to be secured.
Step 2
Secure the fWWN to an authorized nWWN or pWWN.
Step 3
Activate the port security database.
Step 4
Verify your configuration.
WWN Identification Guidelines
The WWN Identification has the following configuration guidelines and limitations:
• Identify switch ports by the interface or by the fWWN.
• Identify devices by the pWWN or by the nWWN.
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Authorization
Condition
Permitted
3
Denied
4
Denied
2
Denied
7
Denied
7
Permitted
5
Permitted
6
Permitted
6
Cisco Nexus 5500 Series NX-OS SAN Switching Configuration Guide, Release 7.x
Port Security Manual Configuration
Reason
No conflict.
No match.
P1 is bound to F1.
Only P1 and P2 bound to
F1.
P3 paired with F4.
No conflict.
Wildcard ( * ) match for
F3 and N3.
Wildcard ( * ) match for
N3.
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