HP StorageWorks XP Remote Web Console Software User Manual
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Figure 30 Flow of Authentication of Fibre Channel Switch
Each case in the flow is explained as follows. Case A to Case D in
corresponds that
below.
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When performing authentication of Fibre Channel switches by ports:
If the user information for the Fibre Channel switch is registered on the port, and
authentication of the Fibre Channel switch is enabled (Case A):
Each port authenticates the Fibre Channel switch. If the authentication of the Fibre Channel
switch ends successfully, either of the following actions occurs:
◦
–
When the Fibre Channel switch is configured for mutual authentication, the processing
will go on to authentication of the port, next.
–
When the Fibre Channel switch is not configured for mutual authentication, the Fibre
Channel switch will connect to the storage system.
Setting Fibre Channel Authentication
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