TACACS+ Authentication

Operating Notes

When TACACS+ is not enabled on the switch—or when the switch’s only designated TACACS+ servers are not accessible— setting a local Operator password without also setting a local Manager password does not protect the switch from manager-level access by unauthor- ized persons.

When using the copy command to transfer a configuration to a TFTP server, any optional, server-specific and global encryption keys (page 4-18)in the TACACS configuration will not be included in the trans- ferred file. Otherwise, a security breach could occur, allowing access to the TACACS+ username/password information.

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