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Configuring encryption and compression
Configuring and enabling authentication
To configure authentication for ports that will later be configured for encryption, follow these steps:
1. Log in to the switch using an account with admin permissions, or an account with OM
2. Enter the secAuthSecret
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permissions for the Authentication RBAC class of commands.
ISL. It is recommended to use a 32 bit secret for an ISL carrying encrypted or compressed
traffic.
secauthsecret --set
When prompted, enter the WWN for the local switch and secret strings for the local switch and
the remote switch.
NOTE
When setting a secret key pair, you are entering the shared secrets in plain text. Use a secure
channel, such as SSH or the serial console, to connect to the switch on which you are setting
the secrets.
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set command to establish pre-shared secrets at each end of the
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Fabric OS Administrator's Guide
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