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2 Managing the Switch
This chapter covers the following topics:
• Overview on page 43
• Using the Console Interface on page 44
• Using the 10/100/1000 Ethernet Management Port on page 44
• Using Telnet on page 44
• Using Secure Shell 2 (SSH2) on page 48
• Using SNMP on page 48
• Authenticating Users on page 59
• Using Network Login on page 60
• Using the Simple Network Time Protocol on page 60
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.