> # Configuring a TACACS+ Server

> ## Detailed Steps

> To configure a TACACS+ server and all its options using DCNM-SAN, follow these steps:

> 1. Expand Switches > Security > AAA, and then select TACACS+.

> You see the TACACS+ configuration in the Information pane.

> 2. Click the Servers tab.

> You see any existing TACACS+ servers.

> 3. Click Create Row to add a new TACACS+ server.

> You see the Create TACACS+ Server dialog box.

> 4. Select the switches that you want to assign as TACACS servers.
> 5. Assign an index number to identify the TACACS server.
> 6. Select the IP address type for the TACACS server.
> 7. Fill in the IP address or name for the TACACS server.
> 8. Modify the authentication and accounting ports used by this TACACS server.
> 9. Select the appropriate key type for the TACACS server.
> 10. Select the TimeOut value in seconds. The valid range is 0 to 60 seconds.
> 11. Select the number of times the switch tries to connect to a TACACS server(s) before reverting to local authentication.
> 12. Enter the test idle time interval value in minutes. The valid range is 1 to 1440 minutes.
> 13. Enter the test user with the default password. The default username is test.
> 14. Click Create to save these changes.

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