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ExtremeWare 7.2e Installation and User Guide 47
2 Managing the Switch
This chapter covers the following topics:
Overview on page 47
Using the Console Interface on page 48
Using the 10/100/1000 Ethernet Management Port on page 48
Using Telnet on page 48
Using Secure Shell 2 (SSH2) on page 52
Using SNMP on page 52
Authenticating Users on page 63
Using Network Login on page 64
Using the Simple Network Time Protocol on page 64
Overview
Using ExtremeWare, you can manage the switch using the following methods:
Access the CLI by connecting a terminal (or workstation with terminal-emulation software) to the
console port.
Access the switch remotely using TCP/IP through one of the switch ports or through the dedicated
10/100/1000 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) Ethernet management port (on switches that are so
equipped). Remote access includes:
Telnet using the CLI interface.
SSH2 using the CLI interface.
ExtremeWare Vista web access using a standard web browser.
SNMP access using EPICenter or another SNMP manager.
Download software updates and upgrades. For more information, see Appendix B, Software
Upgrade and Boot Options.