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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,
Upgrade and Boot
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