Setting fibre channel authentication

When configuring a fibre channel environment, use the Authentication window to set user authentication on host groups, fibre channel ports, and fabric switches of the storage system.

The Authentication window performs on the secondary window of Hitachi Device Manager - Storage Navigator. For more information about the setting for the secondary window, see System Administrator Guide

The hosts to be connected must be configured for authentication by host groups (and for authentication of host groups by the host, if required). For details on how to configure the host for CHAP authentication, see the documentation of the operating system and fibre channel driver in your environment.

The following topics provide information for managing user authentication on host groups, fibre channel ports, and fabric switches:

User authentication

Fibre channel authentication

Fibre channel port authentication

Setting fibre channel port authentication)

Registering user information on a fibre channel port)

Registering user information on a fabric switch)

Clearing fabric switch user information)

Setting the fabric switch authentication mode)

Enabling or disabling fabric switch authentication)