Brocade Web Tools Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001194-01, April 2009)

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Authentication policy configuration
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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
1. Open the Switch Administration window as described on page 41.
2. Click the Security Policies tab.
3. Click Authentication on the Security Policies menu.
4. In the Authentication Type field, choose FCAP or DHCHAP.
5. Select the switch authentication policy mode:
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6. Select a DH-Group type.
7. Optionally, choose whether the device authentication policy mode is off or passive.
8. Click Apply.
Configuring authentication policies for F_Ports
1. Open the Switch Administration window and click the Show Advanced Mode tab, if not
selected.
2. Click the Security Policies tab.
3. Click Authentication on the Security Policies menu.
4. In the Authentication Type field, choose DHCHAP.
You must choose DHCHAP when you are configuring an F_Port.
5. Choose whether the is off or passive.
6. Click Apply.
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.