56 Configuring the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switchw w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m To verify the IP address, see the following display example.console> enableconsole# show ip interfaceGateway IP Address Activity status----------------------- -----------------------IP Address I/F----------------------- ----------------------10.1.1.1/8 vlan1console#Now the device is configured with an IP address.The device configuration must be deleted to retrieve an IP address from the BOOTP server.Security Management and Password ConfigurationSystem security is handled through the AAA (Authentication, Authorization andAccounting) mechanism that manages user access rights, privileges and managementmethods. AAA uses both local and remote user databases. Data encryption is handledthrough the SSH mechanism.The system is delivered with no default user name or password configured—all user namesand passwords are user-defined. If a user-defined password is lost, a password recoveryprocedure can be invoked from the Startup menu. The procedure is applicable for the localterminal only and allows a one-time access to the device from the local terminal with nopassword entered.NOTE: Ensure that you always include administrative level 15 privileges when entering youruser name and password.
