Enable Idletimeout - Extreme Networks ExtremeWare XOS Command Reference Manual

Commands for Accessing the Switch

enable idletimeout

enable idletimeout
Description
Enables a timer that disconnects Telnet and console sessions after 20 minutes of inactivity.
Syntax Description
This command has no arguments or variables.
Default
Enabled. Timeout 20 minutes.
Usage Guidelines
You can use this command to ensure that a Telnet or console session is disconnected if it has been idle
for the required length of time. This ensures that there are no hanging connections.
To view the status of idle time-outs on the switch, use the command. The
show management show
command displays information about the switch including the enable/disable state for idle
management
time-outs. You can configure the length of the time-out interval.
Example
The following command enables a timer that disconnects any Telnet and console sessions after 20
minutes of inactivity:
enable idletimeout
History
This command was first available in ExtremeWare XOS 10.1.
60 ExtremeWare XOS 11.0 Command Reference Guide