Dell Emulex Family of Adapters - Manual (Page 246)

OneCommand™ Manager Application P010066-01A Rev. A
9. Using FC-SP DHCHAP Authentication (Windows, Linux 8.2 and Solaris)
DHCHAP Tab
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DHCHAP Tab
The DHCHAP tab enables you to configure authentication.
Figure 9-1 DHCHAP Tab
DHCHAP Tab Field Definitions
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Source – The WWPN of the adapter port.
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Destination – The fabric (switch).
Configuration Area
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Mode – The mode of operation. There are three modes: Enabled, Passive and
Disabled.
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Enabled – The adapter initiates authentication after issuing an FLOGI to the
switch. If the connecting device does not support DHCHAP authentication,
the software still continues with the rest of the initialization sequence.
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Passive – The adapter does not initiate authentication, but participates in the
authentication process if the connecting device initiates an authentication
request.
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Disabled – The adapter does not initiate authentication or participate in the
authentication process when initiated by a connecting device. This is the
default mode.
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Timeout – During the DHCHAP protocol exchange, if the switch does not
receive the expected DHCHAP message within a specified time interval,