> # Enabling FIPS Mode

> ## Detailed Steps

> To enable FIPS mode using DCNM-SAN, follow these steps:

> 1. Expand Switches from the Physical Attributes pane. Expand Security and then select FIPS.

> You see the FIPS activation details in the Information pane.

> 2. Check the ModeActivation check box next to the switch for which you want to enable FIPS mode.
> 3. Click Apply Changes to commit and distribute these changes.
> 4. Click Undo Changes to discard any unsaved changes.

> To enable FIPS mode using Device Manager, follow these steps:

> 1. Choose Physical > System or right-click and select Configure.

> You see the System dialog box.

> 2. Check the FIPSModeActivation check box to enable FIPS mode on the selected switch.
> 3. Click Apply to save the changes.
> 4. Click Close to close the dialog box.

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