Device Manager Online Help

Using port lock

The port lock feature allows you to administratively lock one or more ports to prevent other users from changing port parameters or modifying port action. A locked port cannot be modified in any way until the port is first unlocked.

To set port locking and unlocking:

1. From the menu bar, choose Edit > Security.

The Edit dialog box opens with the Access Policies tab displayed.

2. Click the Port Lock tab.

The Port Lock tab opens.

3. Click the button to the right of the Locked Ports field.
4. The rcPortLockLockedPorts dialog box opens.To select the ports you want to lock, do one of the following:
• Click individual ports.
• Click a slot button to select all ports on a module.
• Click All to select all ports in the switch.
5. Click OK.

The selected port or ports appear in the LockedPorts field in the Port Lock tab.

6. In the Port Lock tab, click Enable to lock the selected port(s).