Authentication policy configuration, Configuring authentication policies for e_ports, Configuring authentication policies for f_ports – Dell POWEREDGE M1000E User Manual

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Authentication policy configuration

You can configure an authentication protocol policy for E_Port and F_Port authentication, and then
distribute the authentication policy to other switches in the fabric. You can also set shared secret
keys.

Configuring authentication policies for E_Ports

To configure authentication policies for E_Ports, perform the following steps.

1. Open the Switch Administration window as described in

“Opening the Switch Administration

window”

on page 31.

2. Select the Security Policies tab.

3. Select Authentication on the Security Policies menu.

4. In the Authentication Type field, select FCAP or DHCHAP.

5. Select the switch authentication policy mode:

6. Select a DH-Group type.

7. Optional: Set the device authentication policy mode to either off or passive and click Apply.

Configuring authentication policies for F_Ports

To configure authentication policies for F_Ports, perform the following steps.

1. Open the Switch Administration window and click Show Advanced Mode, if not selected.

2. Select the Security Policies tab.

3. Select Authentication on the Security Policies menu.

4. In the Authentication Type field, select DHCHAP.

NOTE

You must select DHCHAP when you are configuring authentication for an F_Port.

On

Strict authentication is enforced on all E_Ports.

Active

The switches can be connected to a switch with any
type of policy.

Passive

The switch does not initiate authentication but
participates if the connecting switch initiates
authentication.

Hash

A hash function (like SHA or MD5) is used for
authentication.

Off

The switch does not support authentication. Any
authentication negotiation is rejected.

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