Securing Access Methods - Dell PowerConnect B-FCXs Configuration Manual

Securing Access to Management Functions
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Feature
Authentication, Authorization and
Accounting (AAA):
•
•
AAA support for console commands
Restricting remote access to manage-
ment functions
Disabling TFTP access
Using ACLs to restrict remote access
Local user accounts
Local user passwords
SSL security for the Web Management
Interface
AAA authentication-method lists
Packet filtering on TCP flags
This chapter explains how to secure access to management functions on a Dell PowerConnect
device.
NOTE
For all Dell PowerConnect devices, RADIUS Challenge is supported for 802.1x authentication but not
for login authentication. Also, multiple challenges are supported for TACACS+ login authentication.

Securing access methods

The following table lists the management access methods available on a Dell PowerConnect
device, how they are secured by default, and the ways in which they can be secured.
PowerConnect B-Series FCX Configuration Guide
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lists the individual Dell PowerConnect switches and the security access features they
Supported security access features
RADIUS
TACACS/TACACS+
PowerConnect B-Series FCX
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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