System information

Getting Started
Introduction
Introduction
This Access Security Guide is intended for use with the following switches:
■ HP ProCurve Switch 5304xl ■ HP ProCurve Switch 5348xl
■ HP ProCurve Switch 5308xl ■ HP ProCurve Switch 5372xl
■ HP ProCurve Switch 3400cl-24G ■ HP ProCurve Switch 3400cl-48G
This guide describes how to configure and use the switch security features
covered in the following chapters. The Product Documentation CD-ROM
shipped with the switch includes a copy of this guide. You can also download
the latest version of this guide from the HP ProCurve website. (Refer to
“Getting Documentation From the Web” on page 1-9.)
For information on other product documentation available for the above-
listed switches, refer to
“Getting Documentation From the Web” on page 1-9.
Overview of Access Security Features
■ Local Manager and Operator Passwords (page 2-1): Control access
and privileges for the CLI, menu, and web browser interfaces. Includes
front-panel security information that allows you to disable or re-enable
some of the functions of the Clear and the Reset buttons located on the
switch’s front panel.
■ Web and MAC Authentication (page 3-1): Provides user or device
authentication through a RADIUS server without requiring the client to
use 802.1x supplicant software.
■ TACACS+ Authentication (page 4-1): Uses an authentication applica-
tion on a server to allow or deny access to the switch.
■ RADIUS Authentication and Accounting (page 5-1): Uses RADIUS
authentication on a central server to allow or deny access to the switch.
RADIUS also provides accounting services for sending data about user
activity and system events to a RADIUS server.
■ Secure Shell (SSH) Authentication (page 6-1): Provides encrypted
paths for remote access to switch management functions.
■ Secure Socket Layer (SSL) (page 7-1): Provides remote web access
to the switch via encrypted authentication paths between the switch and
management station clients capable of SSL/TLS operation.
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