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Chapter 36: and RADIUS Protocols
640 Section IX: Management Security
Enabling or Disabling Server-based Management Authentication
This procedure explains how to enable or disable server-based
management authentication on the switch. When the feature is enabled,
the switch seek its valid manager accounts from an authentication server.
When disabled, the switch uses its standard Manager and Operator
accounts.
Note the following before performing this procedure:
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You should create the manager accounts (i.e., username and
password combinations) on the or RADIUS server before
activating server-based authentication. Otherwise, you may not be
able to initiate future management sessions with the switch.
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This procedure does not affect 802.1x port-based access control. To
control that feature, refer to “Enabling or Disabling 802.1x Port-based
Network Access Control” on page 572.
To enable or disable server-based management authentication, perform
the following procedure:
1. From the Main Menu, type 5 to select System Administration.
The System Administration menu is shown in Figure 1 on page 32.
2. From the System Administration menu, type 6 to select Authentication
Configuration.
The Authentication Configuration menu is shown in Figure 238.
Figure 238. Authentication Configuration Menu
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Authentication Configuration
1 - Server-based Authentication ..... Disabled
2 - Authentication Method ...........
3 - Configuration
4 - RADIUS Configuration
5 - Passwords Configuration
R - Return to Previous Menu
Enter your selection?