1-11 Logging In to an Ethernet SwitchGo to these sections for information you are interested in:z Logging In to an Ethernet Switchz Introduction to the User Interfacez User Controlz Switching User LevelLogging In to an Ethernet SwitchYou can log in to an S5600 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 in to the Web-based network management systemz Logging in through NMS (network management station)Introduction to the User InterfaceSupported User InterfacesThe auxiliary (AUX) port and the console port of an H3C low-end and mid-range Ethernet switch are thesame port (referred to as console port in the following part). You will be in the AUX user interface if youlog in through this port.S5600 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 a line device port.z Virtual type terminal (VTY) user interface: A view when you log in through VTY. VTY port is alogical terminal line used when you access the device by means of Telnet or SSH.Table 1-1 Description on user interfaceUser interface Applicable user Port used RemarksAUX Users logging in through theconsole port Console portEach switch canaccommodate one AUXuser.VTY Telnet users and SSH users Ethernet portEach switch canaccommodate up to fiveVTY users.
