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radius-server key
c e s
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
Command
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Usage
Information
The key configured on the switch must match the key configured on the RADIUS
server daemon.
If the key parameter in the radius-server host command is configured, the key
configured with the radius-server key command is the default key for all RADIUS
communications.
Related
Commands
radius-server retransmit
c e s
Configure the number of times the switch attempts to connect with the configured
RADIUS host server before declaring the RADIUS host server unreachable.
Syntax
radius-server retransmit
retries
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 8.3.19.0 Introduced on S4820T
Version 8.3.7.0 Introduced on S4810
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
radius-server host Configure a RADIUS host.