Dell PowerConnect 8100 Release Notes - Page 15

PowerConnect 8132/8164/8132F/8164F/8024/8024F/M8024/M8024-k/ M6220/M6348/7024/7048/7024P/7048P/7024F/7048R/7048R-RA Release Notes The IAS database can be downloaded to the switch using the "ias-users" target in the copy command. The ias-users file takes the form of a configuration script, as follows: configure aaa ias-user username client-1 password my-password1 exit aaa ias-user username client-2 password aa5c6c251fe374d5e306c62496c3bcf6 encrypted exit aaa ias-user username 1f3ccb1157 password 1f3ccb1157 exit IAS users may also be configured via the web interface.  DNS Client The PowerConnect Series switches support name resolution via an embedded DNS client. When a DNS name is specified, it is attempted to be resolved against the configured DNS servers immediately. The PowerConnect switches will store the resolved IP address. If the IP address of the host resolved via DNS changes, the administrator will need to update the configured IP address, either via DNS or manually. If the switch is configured to obtain an address via DHCP, DNS server information received from the DHCP server is used to populate the DNS client configuration.  Port Profiles (CLI Macros) The PowerConnect series of switches provides a convenient way to save and share common configurations through the use of CLI macros. A CLI macro is a set of commands having a unique name. When a CLI macro is applied, the CLI commands contained within the macro are executed and added to the running configuration. When the macro is applied to an interface, the existing interface configurations are not lost; the new commands are added to the interface and are saved in the running configuration. A CLI macro may have keywords (variables) which are replaced by values provided when the macro is applied (up to 3 keywords per macro). Macros can be applied to specific interfaces, a range of interfaces, or the global configuration. Administrators may add their own macros or utilize the built-in macros. Administrators are cautioned to ensure that a macro does not change command modes (e.g., change from interface configuration mode to global configuration mode). The software includes 6 built-in macros: • profile-global - the global configuration used to enable RSTP and loop guard. • profile-desktop - the interface configuration for increased network security and reliability when connecting a desktop device, such as a PC, to a switch port. • profile-phone - the interface configuration used when connecting a desktop device such as a PC with an IP phone to a switch port. • profile-switch - the interface configuration used when connecting an access switch and a distribution switch or between access switches. • profile-router - the interface configuration used when connecting the switch and a WAN router. • profile-wireless- the interface configuration used when connecting the switch and a wireless access point. Built-in macros may not be deleted or altered by the operator. System Firmware Version 5.1.0.1 Page 13