Table Of Contents; Telnet Server Connection; Disabling A Telnet Connection - Cisco MDS 9020 Configuration Manual

Telnet Server Connection

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Telnet Server Connection
The Telnet server is enabled by default on a Cisco MDS 9020 Fabric Switch. If you require a secure SSH
connection, you need to disable the default Telnet connection and then enable the SSH connection. (See
the
Tip A maximum of nine Telnet sessions are allowed on a Cisco MDS 9020 Fabric Switch.
Make sure the terminal is connected to the switch and that the switch and terminal are both powered on.

Disabling a Telnet Connection

To disable Telnet connections to the switch, perform this task:
Command
Step 1
switch# config t
Step 2
switch(config)# no telnet server enable
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Working with Configuration Files
Configuration files can contain some or all of the commands needed to configure one or more switches.
For example, you might want to download the same configuration file to several switches that have the
same hardware configuration so that they have identical module and port configurations.
This section describes how to work with configuration files and has the following topics:
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Cisco MDS 9020 Fabric Switch Configuration Guide and Command Reference
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"Enabling SSH Service" section on page
Displaying Configuration Files, page 3-17
Downloading Configuration Files to the Switch, page 3-19
Saving the Configuration, page 3-20
Copying Files, page 3-20
Backing Up the Current Configuration, page 3-20
Rolling Back to a Previous Configuration, page 3-21
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Purpose
Enters configuration mode.
Disables the Telnet server.
Chapter 3 Initial Configuration
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