EMC® VNX® Series Security Configuration Guide for VNX

Overview

EMC® VNX® implements a variety of security features to control user and network access, monitor system access and use, and support the transmission of encrypted data. The security features related to VNX for file are implemented on the Control Station and Data Movers. The security features related to VNX for block are implemented on the storage processors. This document provides information about features and configuration options that are available for configuring secure system operation and storage processing. It explains why, when, and how to use these security features. A basic understanding of these features is important to understanding VNX security.

This document is part of the VNX documentation set and is intended for administrators responsible for the overall configuration and operation of VNX. Related features and functionality information lists publications that are related to the features and functionality described in this document.

This document is pertinent to systems running the following software:

• VNX operating environment (OE) for file versions 7.1 and 8.x
• VNX OE for block versions 5.32 and 5.33

Exceptions are noted where applicable.