Access Control List Configuration; Adding An Acl To A Switch - Brocade Communications Systems Brocade BladeSystem 4/24 User Manual

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Access Control List configuration

Access control lists (ACL) are sequential lists consisting of permit and deny rules. They are either
Layer 3 (IP)- or Layer 2 (MAC)-specific. You can configure multiple access lists and rules and store
them in the configuration.
Some of the benefits of ACLs include the following:
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You create an ACL on a switch and then you can apply the configuration to ports, and link
aggregation groups (LAGs) on that switch.

Adding an ACL to a switch

1. Select Configure > Switch > CEE from the menu bar.
2. Select a switch, and click Edit.
3. Click the Access Control List tab on the Edit Switch dialog box.
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ACLs provide a measure of security.
ACLs save network resources by reducing traffic.
ACLs block unwanted traffic and users.
ACLs reduce the chance of attacks.
The CEE Configuration dialog box displays, showing the status of all CEE-related hardware and
functions.
The Access Control List dialog box displays.
Access Control List dialog box
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