HP StorageWorks 4/256 Brocade Web Tools Administrator's Guide v6.3.0 (53-10013 - Page 277
Configuring authentication policies for F_Ports, Distributing authentication policies
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Authentication policy configuration 17 4. In the Authentication Type field, choose FCAP or DHCHAP. 5. Select the switch authentication policy mode: : 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. 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 Use the following procedure to configure 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 authentication for an F_Port. 5. Choose switch authentication mode as off or passive. 6. Click Apply. Distributing authentication policies Use the following procedure to distribute authentication policies. NOTE You cannot distribute authentication policies in AD0 unless it is the only Admin Domain. 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. Click Distribute Policy. 5. Select the switches or click the button to distribute to all. Web Tools Administrator's Guide 245 53-1001343-01