Accton Technology VS4512DC manual TACACS+ Client, Show radius-server, Tacacs-server host

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Command Line Interface

show radius-server

This command displays the current settings for the RADIUS server.

Default Setting

None

Command Mode

Privileged Exec

Example

Console#show radius-server

Server IP address: 10.1.0.1

Communication key with radius server:

Server port number: 1812

Retransmit times: 2

Request timeout: 5

Console#

TACACS+ Client

Terminal Access Controller Access Control System (TACACS+) is a logon authentication protocol that uses software running on a central server to control access to TACACS-aware devices on the network. An authentication server contains a database of multiple user name/password pairs with associated privilege levels for each user or group that require management access to a switch.

Command

Function

Mode

Page

 

 

 

 

tacacs-server host

Specifies the TACACS+ server

GC

4-64

 

 

 

 

tacacs-server port

Specifies the TACACS+ server network port

GC

4-65

 

 

 

 

tacacs-server key

Sets the TACACS+ encryption key

GC

4-65

 

 

 

 

show tacacs-server

Shows the current TACACS+ settings

GC

4-66

 

 

 

 

tacacs-server host

This command specifies the TACACS+ server. Use the no form to restore the default.

Syntax

tacacs-server host host_ip_address no tacacs-server host

host_ip_address - IP address of a TACACS+ server.

Default Setting

10.11.12.13

Command Mode

Global Configuration

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Accton Technology VS4512DC manual TACACS+ Client, Show radius-server, Tacacs-server host

VS4512DC, VS4512 specifications

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The Accton VS4512 is a high-performance Layer 2+ switch designed for top-of-rack applications in data centers. It boasts a compact 1U design, making it highly efficient for space-constrained environments. One of its standout features is the support for Ethernet Flow Control, which significantly reduces data loss during peak traffic loads. This is essential for businesses that rely on real-time data processing and streaming.

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