Configuring an LDAP Server

Detailed Steps

To configure an LDAP server and all of its options, follow these steps:

  1. Expand Switches > Security > AAA, and then select LDAP.

    2. You see the LDAP configuration in the Information pane.

  2. Click the Servers tab.

    3. You see any existing RADIUS servers.

  3. Click Create Row to add a new LDAP server.

    4. You see the Create LDAP Server dialog box.

  4. Select the switches that you want to assign as LDAP servers.
  5. Assign an index number to identify the LDAP server.
  6. Select the IP address type for the LDAP server.
  7. Fill in the IP address or name for the LDAP server.
  8. (Optional) Modify the authentication and accounting ports used by this LDAP server.
  9. Select the appropriate key type for the LDAP server.
  10. Select the TimeOut value in seconds. The valid range is 0 to 60 seconds.
  11. Select the number of times the switch tries to connect to an LDAP server(s) before reverting to local authentication.
  12. Enter the test idle time interval value in minutes. The valid range is 1 to 1440 minutes.
  13. Enter the test user with the default password. The default username is test.
  14. Click Create to save these changes.

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