User`s guide

Chapter 6: Management Security Commands

SET SWITCH CONSOLETIMER

Syntax

set switch consoletimer=value

Parameter

consoletimer Specifies the console timer in minutes. The range is 1

to 60 minutes. The default is 10 minutes.

Description

This command sets the console timer. The management software

automatically ends a management session if it does not detect any

activity from the local or remote management station after the specified

period of time set by the console timer. This security feature can prevent

unauthorized individuals from using your management station should

you step away from your system while configuring a switch.

Example

The following command sets the console timer to 25 minutes:

set switch consoletimer=25