Dhchap - Cisco N5010P-N2K-BE Software Configuration Manual

DHCHAP

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Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switches support authentication features to address physical security (see
Figure
Figure 44-1
Unauthorized
hosts and switches
Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters (HBAs) with appropriate firmware and drivers are required for
Note
host-switch authentication.
DHCHAP
DHCHAP is an authentication protocol that authenticates the devices connecting to a switch. Fibre
Channel authentication allows only trusted devices to be added to a fabric, which prevents unauthorized
devices from accessing the switch.
Note The terms FC-SP and DHCHAP are used interchangeably in this chapter.
Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch CLI Software Configuration Guide
44-2
44-1).
Switch and Host Authentication
RADIUS server
FC-SP
(DH-CHAP)
Chapter 44
Trusted hosts
FC-SP
(DH-CHAP)
Storage
Subsytems
Configuring FC-SP and DHCHAP
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