Accessing the System Remotely
You can configure the system to access it remotely by Telnet or SSH.
The MXL 10/40GbE switch IO module has a dedicated management port and a management routing
table that is separate from the IP routing table.

Accessing the MXL Switch Remotely

Configuring the system for Telnet is a three-step process, as described in the following topics:
1. Configure an IP address for the management port. Configure the Management Port IP Address
2. Configure a management route with a default gateway. Configure a Management Route
3. Configure a username and password. Configure a Username and Password

Configure the Management Port IP Address

To access the system remotely, assign IP addresses to the management ports.
1. Enter INTERFACE mode for the Management port.
CONFIGURATION mode
interface ManagementEthernet slot/port
•slot: the range is 0.
•port: the range is 0.
2. Assign an IP address to the interface.
INTERFACE mode
ip address ip-address/mask
•ip-address: an address in dotted-decimal format (A.B.C.D).
•mask: a subnet mask in /prefix-length format (/ xx).
3. Enable the interface.
INTERFACE mode
no shutdown

Configure a Management Route

Define a path from the system to the network from which you are accessing the system remotely.
Management routes are separate from IP routes and are only used to manage the system through the
management port.
To configure a management route, use the following command.
• Configure a management route to the network from which you are accessing the system.
CONFIGURATION mode
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