Configuring TACACS Server Settings on AOS-S Switches

Aruba Central On-Premises allows you to configure TACACS Terminal Access Controller Access Control System. TACACS is a family of protocols that handles remote authentication and related services for network access control through a centralized server.  (Terminal Access Controller Access Control System) server settings on switches.

To configure a TACACS server, complete the following steps:

  1. In the Aruba Central On-Premises app Short form for application. It generally refers to the application that is downloaded and used on mobile devices. , select one of the following options:
    • To select a switch group in the filter:
      1. Set the filter to a group containing at least one switch.
        The dashboard context for the group is displayed.
      2. Under Manage, click Devices > Switches.
      3. Click the AOS-S or configure icon to view the switch configuration dashboard.
    • To select a switch in the filter:
      1. Set the filter to Global or a group containing at least one switch.
      2. Under Manage, click Devices > Switches.
        A list of switches is displayed in the List view.
      3. Click a switch under Device Name.
        The dashboard context for the switch is displayed.
      4. Under Manage, click Device.
        The tabs to configure the switch are displayed.
  2. Click Security >Authentication Servers> TACACS Settings. The TACACS server settings accordion is displayed.
  3. Click + to add a TACACS server. The Add TACACS Server window is displayed.
  4. Configure the following parameters.

    Table 1: TACACS Parameters

    Name

    Description

    		Value

    Server IP

    The IP address of the TACACS server.

     

    Key

    The encryption key for use during authentication sessions with the specified TACACS server.

    You can enter up to a maximum of 32 characters including alphabets, numbers, and special characters.

    Confirm Shared Key

    Retype the shared key.

     

  5. Click Save.

    6. A maximum of three TACACS servers can be added.

Editing a TACACS Server Settings

To edit a TACACS server, point to the server and click the edit icon.

The server IP cannot be edited once created, only the key can be edited.

Deleting a TACACS Server Settings

To delete a TACACS server, point to the server and click the delete icon.