> # Auto-learning Device Authorization

> Table 37-1 summarizes the authorized connection conditions for device requests.

> Table 37-1 Authorized Auto-learning Device Requests
> Condition | Device (pWWN, nWWN, sWWN) | Requests Connection to | Authorization
> --- | --- | --- | ---
> 1 | Configured with one or more switch ports | A configured switch port | Permitted
> 2 | Any other switch port | Denied
> 3 | Not configured | A switch port that is not configured | Permitted if auto-learning enabled
> 4 | Denied if auto-learning disabled
> 5 | Configured or not configured | A switch port that allows any device | Permitted
> 6 | Configured to log in to any switch port | Any port on the switch | Permitted
> 7 | Not configured | A port configured with some other device | Denied

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