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CHAPTER 1
Accessing the Switch
The Blade OS software provides means for accessing, configuring, and viewing information
and statistics about the RackSwitch G8000. This chapter discusses different methods of access-
ing the switch and ways to secure the switch for remote administrators:
“Configuring an IP Interface” on page 16
“Using Telnet” on page 17
“Using the Browser-Based Interface” on page 18
“Using SNMP” on page 20
“Securing Access to the Switch” on page 25
“RADIUS Authentication and Authorization” on page 26
“TACACS+ Authentication” on page 30
“End User Access Control” on page 36