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Directory settings (directory server) screen – HP Virtual Connect Flex-10 10Gb Ethernet Module for c-Class BladeSystem User Manual

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Directory Settings (Directory Server) screen

This screen enables Administrators to set up an LDAP server to authenticate users accessing the CLI or GUI
based on user name, password, and role. Beginning with version 1.31 of Virtual Connect Manager, users

can test an LDAP configuration before applying it. For more information, see "Test LDAP authentication

(on page 43)."

The following table describes the fields within the Directory Settings (Directory Server) screen.

Field Description

Enable LDAP Authentication Select to enable LDAP authentication.

Directory Server Address

The IP address or the DNS name of the domain of the directory service

Directory Server SSL Port

The port used for LDAP communications. The default port is port 636.

Search Context 1

First searchable path used to locate the user when the user is trying to

authenticate using directory services

Search Context 2

Second searchable path used to locate the user when the user is trying to

authenticate using directory services

Search Context 3

Third searchable path used to locate the user when the user is trying to
authenticate using directory services

Use NT Account Name
Mapping

(DOMAIN/Username)

Select to use NT account name mapping.