HP 6120G/XG HP ProCurve Series 6120 Blade Switches Access Security Guide - Page 30

Security Overview Introduction Note Introduction This chapter provides an overview of the security features included on your switch. Table 1-1 on page 1-3 outlines the access security and authentication features, while Table 1-2 on page 1-7 highlights the additional features designed to help secure and protect your network. For detailed information on individual features, see the references provided. Before you connect your switch to a network, ProCurve strongly recommends that you review the section titled "Getting Started with Access Security" on page 1-9. It outlines potential threats for unauthorized switch and network access, and provides guidelines on how to prepare the switch for secure network operation. About This Guide This Access Security Guide describes how to configure security features on your switch. For an introduction to the standard conventions used in this guide, refer to the Getting Started chapter in the Management and Configuration Guide for your switch. For More Information For IPv6-specific security settings and features, refer to the IPV6 Configuration Guide for your switch. For information on which product manual to consult for a specific software feature, refer to the "Software Feature Index" on page xx of this guide. For the latest version of all HP ProCurve switch documentation, including Release Notes covering recently added features and other software topics, visit the following web sites: www.procurve.com/manuals www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/c-class-tech-installing.html 1-2