Host Security Authentication; Application - Brocade Communications Systems Brocade BladeSystem 4/24 User Manual

Host security authentication

Fibre Channel Security Protocol (FC-SP) is a mechanism used to secure communication between
two switches or between a switch and a device such as an HBA port.
You can use either the Management application or the HCM GUI to display the authentication
settings and status. When you enable FC-SP authentication using the Management application,
you can also set the authentication settings on the attached 24 - 8 Gbps FC Port, 8 - 10 Gbps CEE
Port switch.
NOTE
FC-SP is only available for Brocade HBAs that are managed using the HCM agent. FC-SP is not
available for virtual ports or unmanaged HBA ports. The user must have the Security privilege to use
this feature.
Configuring security authentication using the Management application
Access the Fibre Channel Security Protocol Configuration (FCSP) dialog box by selecting an adapter
port from the device tree.
1. Select the appropriate device based on how you want to configure security authentication:
2. Right-click the HCM HBA port and select the FC Security Protocol menu item.
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The Fibre Channel Security Protocol Configuration (adapter level) dialog box displays. The Fibre
Channel Security Protocol Configuration dialog at the host level displays.
Fibre Channel Security Protocol Configuration - host level dialog box
Host security authentication
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