How to block management access through HTTPS, SSH and allow access for Telnet & Http in Dell Networking X-Series Switch

This article explains the step-by-step procedure for blocking management access through HTTPS, SSH, and allows access for Telnet & Http in Dell Networking X series switches.

Procedure:

1. Log in to Dell X series switch using web browser

2. Go to Switch Management and select Management Security.
   

3. Click the Edit button located at the far right of Access profiles and Rules as shown
   

4. Click Add under Edit Access Profiles and Rules
   

5. Under the Add access Profiles and Rules window, choose a profile name (Test)
   

   In this example, we create HTTPS as the first rule

6. Type "1" in "Rule Priority Name" box

7. In the Management Method box, select "Secure HTTP (HTTPS)"
   All other options can be left to default, except the "Action"

8. For "Action" option, choose "Deny"

9. Select "Running Configuration in Apply to:" box and click the OK button
   
   

   HTTPS rule is created with deny action. This rule is listed under the Edit Access Profiles and Rules window
   

10. Click the Add button again under Edit access profiles and Rules for creating the second rule (SSH)
    

11. Under "Add access Profiles and Rules" window, choose the same profile name (Test)

12. Type "2" in "Rule Priority Name" box

13. In the Management Method box, select "Secure telnet (SSH)"
    All other options can be left to default except the "Action"

14. For "Action" option, choose "Deny"

15. Select "Running Configuration in Apply to:" box and click the OK button
    
    

    SSH rule is created with deny action. This rule is listed under the Edit Access Profiles and Rules window

16. Click the Add button again under Edit access profiles and Rules for creating the third rule (Allow all)

17. Under "Add access Profiles and Rules" window, choose the same profile name (Test)

18. Type "3" in "Rule Priority Name" box

19. In the Management Method box, select "Secure telnet (All)"

20. For "Action" option, choose "Permit"

21. Select "Running Configuration in Apply to:" box and click the OK button
    
    

    All three rules are listed under the Edit Access Profiles and Rules window
    

    Now the profile and rules are created
    Profile name is Test
    Rules are configured to deny access through HTTPS, SSH, and permit access by other means
    In order to activate the Access profile and rule, select Management Security and click the Edit button under Access Profiles and Rules

22. Click the gear icon on the far right under Edit Access Profiles and Rules
    

23. Choose the created Access profile (Test) under the Access Profiles Settings window
    

24. Select "Running Configuration in Apply to:" box and click the OK button

    A pop up with a warning message shows up. Click OK, and the Access profile is activated