DELL N3000 User Manual

Switch Feature Overview

You can configure rules to limit access to the switch management interface 

based on criteria such as access type and source IP address of the 

management host. You can also require the user to be authenticated locally or 

by an external server, such as a RADIUS server.
For information about configuring access and authentication profiles, see 

Access to the Web, CLI, and SNMP management interfaces is password 

protected, and there are no default users on the system.
For information about configuring local user accounts, see "Configuring 

The Strong Password feature enforces a baseline password strength for all 

locally administered users. Password strength is a measure of the effectiveness 

of a password in resisting guessing and brute-force attacks.  The strength of a 

password is a function of length, complexity and randomness.  Using strong 

passwords lowers overall risk of a security breach. 
For information about configuring password settings, see "Configuring 

The switch has a TACACS+ client. TACACS+ provides centralized security 

for validation of users accessing the switch. TACACS+ provides a centralized 

user management system while still retaining consistency with RADIUS and 

other authentication processes.
For information about configuring TACACS+ client settings, see