Dell Networking X-series switch How to disable telnet and HTTP

Summary: How to disable telnet and HTTP on the Dell Networking X-series switch.

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Instructions

Article Summary: This article explains how to disable telnet and HTTP on a Dell Networking X-series switch.

 

Steps to disable Telnet and HTTP
 


1. Log in to the web UI of the Dell Networking X-series switch. 

2. Click Switch Management > Management Security > Access Profiles and Rules > Edit > Add

3. Here we are creating a profile to disable Telnet and HTTP access on Dell Networking X-series switch. 

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


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5. Choose drop down at the bottom of the page: Apply to: Running and Startup Configuration. Then click OK to save the configuration change.

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6. Choose drop down at the bottom of the page: Apply to: Running and Startup Configuration. Then click OK to save the configuration change.

7. Here we are allowing all other management access


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8. Choose drop down at the bottom of the page: Apply to: Running and Startup Configuration. Then click OK to save the configuration change.

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


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

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11. Choose drop down at the bottom of the page: Apply to: Running and Startup Configuration. Then click OK to save the configuration change.



How to save from the web management UI page


1. Click the Gear icon in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
2. Click Save to Startup Configuration​.

 

Affected Products

Dell Networking X1000 Series, Dell Networking X4000 Series
Article Properties
Article Number: 000120103
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 03 Mar 2025
Version:  4
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