HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array - Manual (Page 49)

Host B's user information is also registered on host group 1, but the authentication setting is disabled.
Therefore, Host B can connect to the array without authentication.
Host C's user information is not registered on host group 1. Therefore, when Host C tries to connect to the
array, authentication fails and the connection request is denied regardless of Host C's setting.
Host D is attached to host group 2, which does not perform authentication of hosts. Therefore, Host D
can connect to the array without authentication.
Authentication of Fibre Channel switches
When a host attempts to connect to the array, the connection results of the authentication of the Fibre
Channel switch differs depending on the Fibre Channel switch setting related to each port. Figure 11
illustrates the relationship between Fibre Channel switch settings and the connection results. The Fibre
Channel switch authentication setting is independent from the host authentication setting.
Figure 11 Authentication of Fibre Channel switches
Case A to Case D in Figure 11 are explained as follows:
• Case A through Case C: When performing authentication of Fibre Channel switches by ports
• Case A: If the Fibre Channel switch's user information is registered on the port, and
authentication of the Fibre Channel switch is enabled
Each port authenticates the Fibre Channel switch. If the authentication of the Fibre Channel switch
succeeds, either of the following actions occur:
• When the Fibre Channel switch is configured for mutual authentication, processing goes to
authentication of the port.
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