Operating notes

If you configure Authorized IP managers on the switch, it is not necessary to include any devices used as TACACS+ servers in the authorized manager list. That is, authentication traffic between a TACACS+ server and the switch is not subject to Authorized IP manager controls configured on the switch. Also, the switch does not attempt TACACS+ authentication for a management station that the Authorized IP manager list excludes because, independent of TACACS+, the switch already denies access to such stations.

When TACACS+ is not enabled on the switch-or when the switch only designated TACACS+ servers are not accessible-setting a local operator password without also setting a local manager password does not protect the switch from manager-level access by unauthorized persons.

When using the copy command to transfer a configuration to a TFTP server, any optional, server-specific and global encryption keys in the TACACS configuration will not be included in the transferred file. Otherwise, a security breach could occur, allowing access to the TACACS+ username/password information.