1 Logging Into the Switch

Logging into the switch may be done locally or remotely. Management tools include: the Command Line Interface (CLI), which may be accessed locally via the console port, or remotely via Telnet; WebView, which requires an HTTP client (browser) on a remote workstation; and SNMP, which requires an SNMP manager (such as Alcatel’s OmniVista or HP OpenView) on the remote workstation. Secure sessions are available using the Secure Shell interface. File transfers can be done via FTP or Secure Shell FTP.

In This Chapter

This chapter describes the basics of logging into the switch to manage the switch through the CLI. It includes information about using Telnet, FTP, and Secure Shell for logging into the switch as well as information about using the switch to start a Telnet or Secure Shell session on another device. It also includes information about managing sessions and specifying a DNS resolver. For more details about the syntax of referenced commands, see the OmniSwitch CLI Reference Guide.

Configuration procedures described in this chapter include:

•“Quick Steps for Logging Into the Switch” on page 1-3

•“Using Telnet” on page 1-6

•“Using FTP” on page 1-7

•“Using Secure Shell” on page 1-8

•“Modifying the Login Banner” on page 1-15

•“Configuring Login Parameters” on page 1-17

•“Enabling the DNS Resolver” on page 1-18

Management access is disabled (except through the console port) unless specifically enabled by a network administrator. For more information about management access and methods, use the table here as a guide:

For more information about...

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Enabling or “unlocking” management interfaces

Getting Started Guide or

on the switch

Chapter 8, “Managing Switch Security”

 

 

Authenticating users to manage the switch

Chapter 8, “Managing Switch Security”

 

 

Creating user accounts directly on the switch

Chapter 7, “Managing Switch User Accounts”

 

 

Using the CLI

Chapter 5, “Using the CLI”

 

 

Using WebView to manage the switch

Chapter 9, “Using WebView”

 

 

Using SNMP to manage the switch

Chapter 10, “Using SNMP”

 

 

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