Q-Logic 5802V Manuale Utente

59263-01  A

9-1

This section describes the following tasks:

„

„

„

„

„

„

Device security provides for the authorization and authentication of devices that 
you attach to a switch. You can configure a switch with a group of devices against 
which the switch authorizes new attachments by devices, other switches, or 
devices issuing management server commands.

Device security is defined through the use of security sets and groups. A group is 
a list of device worldwide names that are authorized to attach to a switch. There 
are three types of groups: one for other switches (ISL), another for devices (port), 
and a third for devices issuing management server commands (MS). A security 
set is a set of up to three groups with no more than one of each group type. The 
security database is made up of all security sets on the switch.

In addition to authorization, the switch can be configured to require authentication 
to validate the identity of the connecting switch, device, or host. Authentication 
can be performed locally using the switch’s security database, or remotely using a 
Remote Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) server such as Microsoft® RADIUS.

Device security requires the Fabric Security license key. To purchase a 
license key, contact your authorized maintenance provider or authorized 
reseller.