Enable Idletimeout - Extreme Networks ExtremeWare XOS Command Reference Manual

enable idletimeout

enable idletimeout
enable idletimeout
Description
Enables a timer that disconnects Telnet, SSH2, and console sessions after a period of inactivity (20
minutes is default).
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, SSH2, 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 change the period of inactivity that triggers the timeout for a Telnet, SSH2, or console session, use
the command.
configure timezone
To view the status of idle timeouts on the switch, use the command. The
show management show
command displays information about the switch including the enable/disable state for idle
management
timeouts. You can configure the length of the timeout interval.
Example
The following command enables a timer that disconnects any Telnet, SSH2, and console sessions after 20
minutes of inactivity:
enable idletimeout
History
This command was first available in ExtremeWare XOS 10.1.
Platform Availability
This command is available on all platforms.
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