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CHAPTER 1
Accessing the Switch
The Blade OS software provides means for accessing, configuring, and viewing information and
statistics about the RackSwitch G8000. This chapter discusses different methods of accessing the
switch and ways to secure the switch for remote administrators:
 “Configuring an IP Interface” on page 15
 “Using Telnet” on page 17
 “Using the Browser-Based Interface” on page 19
 “Using SNMP” on page 22
 “Securing Access to the Switch” on page 27
 “RADIUS Authentication and Authorization” on page 27
 “TACACS+ Authentication” on page 31
 “End User Access Control” on page 38
Configuring an IP Interface
To manage the switch using Telnet, SNMP, or a Web browser, you must configure an IP interface.
Following are the factory default settings for IP interface 1:
IP address: 192.168.1.211
Mask: 255.255.255.0)
DHCP: enabled
When DHCP is enabled, a DHCP server configured in the local network for the switch configures
the interface. If the switch fails to renew the address obtained through DHCP, it uses the factory
configuration address.
If you manually configure a static IP address, DHCP is disabled. If you manually enable DHCP, the
interface will be configured by the DHCP server.