User guide

Using directory services integration 183
Item Description
1 User sends request to console switch to access server
2 Switch sends ID and password to domain controller
3 Directory authenticates
4
If authenticated, console switch authorizes access from
its database
5
If authorized, console switch allows console session for
user
LDAP Authentication and Access Control mode
In LDAP Authentication and Access Control mode, the domain controller authenticates and authorizes
access.
Item Description
1 User sends request to console switch to access server
2
Console switch sends ID and password to domain
controller
3 Directory authenticates and authorizes
4
If authenticated and authorized, console switch opens
console session for user
LDAP Authentication and Access Control Query types
You can make three different types of requests:
• To administer the console switch
• To administer users of a serial console switch
• To set up a remote console session with a server (target device)
In LDAP Authentication and Access Control mode, the console switch forwards these requests, or query
types, to the domain controller.