Operation Manual – LoginH3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Logging into an Ethernet Switch1-1Chapter 1 Logging into an Ethernet Switch1.1 Logging into an Ethernet SwitchYou can log into an S3100 Ethernet switch in one of the following ways:z Logging in locally through the Console portz Logging in locally or remotely through an Ethernet port by means of Telnet or SSHz Telnetting to the Console port using a modemz Logging into the Web-based network management systemz Logging in through NMS (network management station)1.2 Introduction to the User Interface1.2.1 Supported User InterfacesNote:The auxiliary (AUX) port and the Console port of an H3C Ethernet switch are the sameport (refereed to as Console port in the following part). You will be in the AUX userinterface if you log in through this port.S3100 series Ethernet switches support two types of user interfaces: AUX and VTY.z AUX user interface: A view when you log in through the AUX port. AUX port is aline device port.z Virtual type terminal (VTY) user interface: A view when you log in through VTY.VTY port is a logical terminal line used when you access the device by means ofTelnet or SSH.Table 1-1 Description on user interfaceUser interface Applicable user Port used DescriptionAUXUsers logging inthrough the ConsoleportConsole portEach switch canaccommodate one AUXuser.VTY Telnet users andSSH users Ethernet portEach switch canaccommodate up to fiveVTY users.
