Blade ICE G8000 manual Using Telnet

RackSwitch G8000 Application Guide

Using Telnet

A Telnet connection offers the convenience of accessing the switch from any workstation con- nected to the network. Telnet access provides the same options for user access and administra- tor access as those available through the console port.

To configure the switch for Telnet access, the switch must have an IP address. The switch can get its IP address in one of two ways:

„Dynamically, from a DHCP server on your network

„Manually, when you configure the switch IP address

Once you have configured the switch with an IP address and gateway, you can access the switch from any workstation connected to the management network. Telnet access provides the same options for user and administrator access as those available through the console port.

By default, Telnet access is enabled. Use the following command to disable/enable Telnet access:

RS G8000 (config)# [no] access telnet enable

To establish a Telnet connection to the switch, you can run the Telnet program on your work- station and issue the Telnet command, followed by the switch IP address:

telnet <switch IP address>

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