HP 5120 EI Switch Series User Manual

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Cannot configure secure MAC addresses
Symptom
Cannot configure secure MAC addresses.
[Switch-GigabitEthernet1/0/1] port-security mac-address security 1-1-2 vlan 1
Error: Security MAC address configuration failed.
Analysis
No secure MAC address can be configured on a port operating in a port security mode other than
autoLearn.
Solution
Set the port security mode to autoLearn.
[Switch-GigabitEthernet1/0/1] undo port-security port-mode
[Switch-GigabitEthernet1/0/1] port-security max-mac-count 64
[Switch-GigabitEthernet1/0/1] port-security port-mode autolearn
[Switch-GigabitEthernet1/0/1] port-security mac-address security 1-1-2 vlan 1
Cannot change port security mode when a user is online
Symptom
Port security mode cannot be changed when an 802.1X authenticated or MAC authenticated user is
online.
[Switch-GigabitEthernet1/0/1] undo port-security port-mode
Error:Cannot configure port-security for there is 802.1X user(s) on line on port
GigabitEthernet1/0/1.
Analysis
Changing port security mode is not allowed when an 802.1X authenticated or MAC authenticated user is
online.
Solution
Use the cut command to forcibly disconnect the user from the port before changing the port security
mode.
[Switch-GigabitEthernet1/0/1] quit
[Switch] cut connection interface gigabitethernet 1/0/1
[Switch] interface gigabitethernet 1/0/1
[Switch-GigabitEthernet1/0/1] undo port-security port-mode

HP 5120 EI Switch Series Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	5120 EI Switch Series
Category	Switch
Language	English