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4.7.3 TACACS+
The device provides Terminal Access Controller Access Control System (TACACS+) client support. TACACS+ provides
centralized security for validation of users accessing the device. TACACS+ provides a centralized user management system,
while still retaining consistency with RADIUS and other authentication processes. The TACACS+ protocol ensures network
integrity through encrypted protocol exchanges between the device and TACACS+ server. You can refer to figure 4-29.
Figure 4-29 TACACS+ screen
The Page contains the following fields:
• Host IP Address
Indicates the TACACS+ Server IP address
• Priority
Displays the order in which the TACACS+ servers are used. The default is 0
• Source IP Address By which displays the device source IP address used for the TACACS+ session
between the device and the TACACS+ server.
• Key String
This defines the authentication and encryption key for TACACS+ server. The key
must match the encryption key used on the TACACS+ server
• Authentication Port Displays the port number through which the TACACS+ session occurs
• The Timeout for
Reply
This displays the amount of time that passes before the connection between the
device and the TACACS+ server times out.
The field range is 1-30 seconds.
• Status
Displays the connection status between the device and the TACACS+ server. The