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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. With a RADIUS server, the security database for the entire fabric 
resides on the server. In this way, the security database can be managed 
centrally, rather than on each switch. You can configure up to five RADIUS servers 
to provide failover.

You can configure the RADIUS server to authenticate just the switch or both the 
switch and the initiator device if the device supports authentication. When using a 
RADIUS server, every switch in the fabric must have a network connection. A 
RADIUS server can also be configured to authenticate user accounts. Refer to 

 for information about user accounts. A secure connection is required to 

authenticate user logins with a RADIUS server. Refer to 

 for information 

about secure connections.

This section describes the following tasks:

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RADIUS server configuration requires the Fabric Security license key. To 
purchase a license key, contact your authorized maintenance provider or 
authorized reseller.