User guide

Using directory services integration 185
LDAP Authentication and Access Control User Attribute Mode
In user attribute mode, if the domain controller authenticates the user, it grants access to the console
switch or the server based on the access rights assigned to the user in the Active Directory.
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 based on the
rights assigned to the user object
4
If authenticated and authorized, console switch opens
console session for user