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Usage Information
Configure up to six RADIUS server hosts by using this command for each server host configured.
FTOS searches for the RADIUS hosts in the order they are configured in the software.
The global default values for timeout, retransmit, and key optional parameters are applied, unless those
values are specified in the radius-server host or other commands. If you configure timeout, retransmit,
or key values, you must include those keywords when entering the no radius-server host command
syntax to return to the global default values.
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Commands
radius-server key
c e s z
Configure a key for all RADIUS communications between the switch and the RADIUS host server.
Syntax
radius-server key [encryption-type] key
To delete a password, enter no radius-server key.
Parameters
Defaults
Not configured.
Command Modes
CONFIGURATION
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Usage Information
The key configured on the switch must match the key configured on the RADIUS server daemon.
Version 9.0.0.0 Added support for IPv6
Version 8.3.11.1 Introduced on Z9000
Version 7.7.1.0 Authentication key length increased to 42 characters
Version 7.6.1.0 Support added for S-Series
Version 7.5.1.0 Support added for C-Series
pre-Version 6.2.1.1 Introduced on E-Series
login authentication Set the database to be checked when a user logs in.
radius-server key Set a authentication key for RADIUS communications.
radius-server retransmit Set the number of times the RADIUS server will attempt to send
information.
radius-server timeout Set the time interval before the RADIUS server times out.
encryption-type (OPTIONAL) Enter either zero (0) or 7 as the encryption type for the key entered.
The options are:
• 0 is the default and means the key is not encrypted and stored as clear text.
• 7 means that the key is encrypted and hidden.
key
Enter a string that is the key to be exchanged between the switch and RADIUS
servers. It can be up to 42 characters long.
Version 8.3.11.1 Introduced on Z9000
Version 7.7.1.0 Authentication key length increased to 42 characters
Version 7.6.1.0 Support added for S-Series
Version 7.5.1.0 Support added for C-Series
pre-Version 6.2.1.1 Introduced on E-Series