To enable LDAP authentication and authorization, select Use LDAP Authentication. The LDAP method
uses information from the LDAP Directory Service to authenticate and authorize users attempting to
either manage the console switch or view and attached server.
If Use LDAP Authentication is selected, then by default both authentication and authorization are
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controlled by information stored in the LDAP Directory Service. However, it is possible to specify that
only authentication is to be controlled by the LDAP Directory Service, while authorization is to be
controlled by information in the Users category. Select Use LDAP for Authentication Only if
authentication is to be controlled by the LDAP Directory Service and authorization is to be controlled
by the console switch.
Entering the default LDAP license key
The HP IP Console Switches with Virtual Media and the serial console switches have the LDAP
Authentication option enabled by default. However, if you should accidentally delete the LDAP license
key, you can re-enter it through the Manage Console Switch window. This option is not available for
serial console switches. The license key is permanent and cannot be deleted.
Select License Options. The Licensed Options window appears.
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