Setting an inactivity timer

If you set a manager password, you can configure an inactivity timer which causes the console session to end after the specified period of inactivity. This provides an additional level of security against unauthorized console access.

NOTE:

If the console inactivity-timer expires, it terminates any outbound Telnet or SSH sessions open on the switch.

Choose one of the following to set the inactivity timer:

  • Menu Interface:

    • System Information screen, Select option 2 — Switch Configuration.

  • CLI:
    • Use the command ( and options) as follows:
      
console inactivity-timer {0 | <1 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 30 | 60 | 120>}