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Security Tab for SRW2048 Switches - TACACS+

TACACS+ provides centralized security for validation of users accessing the Switches. TACACS+ provides a centralized user-management system, while still retaining consistency with RADIUS and other authentication processes.

The TACACS+ default parameters are user-defined defaults. The default settings are applied to newly defined TACACS+ servers. If default values are not defined, the system defaults are applied to the new TACACS+ servers.

The following are the TACACS+ defaults:

Source IP Address. The default device source IP address used for the TACACS+ session between the device and the TACACS+ server. The default source IP address is 0.0.0.0.

Key String. The default key string used for authenticating and encrypting all communications between the device and the TACACS+ server. This key is encrypted and should be no longer than 128 characters.

Timeout for Reply. The default time that passes before the device and the TACACS+ server connection times out. This setting is between 1 and 30 seconds, with a default of 5 seconds.

Configuration of Server Values:

Host IP Address. Indicates the TACACS+ Server IP address.

Priority. Indicates the order in which the TACACS+ servers are used. This setting is between 0 and 65535, with a default of 0.

Source IP Address. The device source IP address used for the TACACS+ session between the device and the TACACS+ server.

Authentication Port. The port number through which the TACACS+ session occurs. This setting is between 0 and 65535, with a default port of 49.

Timeout for Reply. The amount of time that passes before the connection between the device and the TACACS+ server times out. The field range is 1-30 seconds.

Single Connection. Maintains a single open connection between the device and the TACACS+ server when selected

Status. The connection status between the device and the TACACS+ server., either Connected or Not Connected.

Chapter 5: Using the Web-based Utility for Configuration

NOTE: This section applies to the SRW2048 Switch ONLY. For all other switches, refer to the sections titled Security Tab for Other Switches.

Figure 5-45: SRW2048 Switch Security - TACACS+

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SRW2016, SRW224G4, SRW2048, SRW248G4 specifications

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