set_port_auth

PATCH a sw-port-profile to bind mac-auth / dot1x / server-group / role.

SERVERHpe Networking SOURCEsecure-ssid/hpe-networking-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/hpe-networking-mcp/set-port-auth.md

WHAT IT DOES

What set_port_auth does on Hpe Networking

AI agents use set_port_auth to create or update resources in Hpe Networking, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Hpe Networking environment.

RISK

Why set_port_auth is rated Medium

This tool modifies network switch port authentication profiles (mac-auth, dot1x, server-group, role bindings), creating or updating authentication configurations. The PATCH operation is reversible—configurations can be changed back or reconfigured.

From the tool's definition PATCH a sw-port-profile to bind mac-auth / dot1x / server-group / role — the operation modifies port authentication configuration, a critical network setting, but remains reversible through subsequent PATCH operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs set_port_auth safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Hpe Networking, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For set_port_auth, this is the rule to start with:

set_port_auth Rate-limited

set_port_auth stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "set_port_auth": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_port_auth_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Hpe Networking, apply this rule, and every set_port_auth call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_port_auth

What does the set_port_auth tool do? +

PATCH a sw-port-profile to bind mac-auth / dot1x / server-group / role. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Hpe Networking MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on set_port_auth? +

Register the Hpe Networking MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for set_port_auth: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Hpe Networking. Nothing to install.

What risk level is set_port_auth? +

set_port_auth is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit set_port_auth? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the set_port_auth rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block set_port_auth completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for set_port_auth. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides set_port_auth? +

set_port_auth is provided by the Hpe Networking MCP server (secure-ssid/hpe-networking-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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