> # Setting Up Security Association Parameters

> ## Detailed Steps

> To set up the SA parameters, such as keys and salt, using DCNM-SAN, follow these steps:

> 1. Expand Switches > Security, and then select FC-SP (DHCHAP).

> You see the FC-SP configuration in the Information pane.

> 2. Click the SA tab.

> You see the SA parameters for each switch.

> 3. Click the Create Row icon.

> You see the Create SA Parameters dialog box.

> 4. Select the switches on which you want to perform an encryption.
> 5. Select a value for the SP. The range is from 256 to 65536.
> 6. Enter a value for the salt. Alternatively, click Salt Generator to select a value
> 7. Enter a value for the key. Alternatively, click Key Generator to select a value.
> 8. Click Create to save the changes.

> To set up the SA parameters, such as keys and salt, using Device Manager, follow these steps:

> 1. Choose Switches > Security, and then select FC-SP.

> You see the FC-SP configuration dialog box.

> 2. Click the SA tab.

> You see the SA parameters for each switch.

> 3. Click Create to create new parameters.

> You see the Create FC-SP SA dialog box.

> 4. Select a value for the SP. The range is from 256 to 65536.
> 5. Enter a value for the salt. Alternatively, click Salt Generator to select a value
> 6. Enter a value for the key. Alternatively, click Key Generator to select a value.
> 7. Click Create to save the changes.

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