Lock a Port

Before you begin

  • You must enable port lock before you 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. Click General.
  3. Click the Port Lock tab.
  4. In the LockedPorts box, click the ellipsis (...) button.
  5. Click the desired port or ports.
  6. Click Ok.
  7. In the Port Lock tab, click 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. Click the ellipsis (...) button to select the ports you want to lock or unlock.