Lock a Port

Before you begin

  • You must enable port lock before you can lock or unlock a port.

About this task

Use the port lock feature to administratively lock a port or ports to prevent other users from changing port parameters or modifying port action. You cannot modify locked ports until you first unlock the port.

Procedure

  1. In the navigation pane, expand Configuration > Security > Control Path.
  2. Select General.
  3. Select the Port Lock tab.
  4. For LockedPorts, select the ellipsis (...).
  5. Select the desired port or ports.
  6. Select Ok.
  7. In the Port Lock tab, select Apply.

Port Lock Field Descriptions

Use the data in the following table to use the Port Lock tab.

Name

Description

Enable

Activates the port lock feature. Clear this check box to unlock ports. The default is disabled.

LockedPorts

Lists the locked ports. Select the ellipsis (...) to select the ports you want to lock or unlock.